Cerritos, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 12.0% cheaper than Cerritos, California.

You would need a salary of $66,007 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Cerritos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Cerritos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Boston
than in Cerritos, California
Cerritos, CA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Cerritos, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% higher
  Commute
  19.2% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.8% higher