Cost of Living Calculator - La Mesa, California vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 0.5% more expensive than La Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $50,262 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than La Mesa, California
• Miscellaneous is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Miscellaneous
23% more expensive in Boston
than in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, CA vs Boston, MA
Compared to La Mesa, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.5% higher
      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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  9.9% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.9% higher

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