Cost of Living Calculator - Carpinteria, California vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 19.1% cheaper than Carpinteria, California.

You would need a salary of $60,678 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Carpinteria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Carpinteria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Boston
than in Carpinteria, California
Carpinteria, CA vs Boston, MA
Compared to Carpinteria, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.2% higher
  Commute
  22.6% higher
  Health
  20.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.2% higher

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