What is a pro or con of living in Boston, Massachusettscompared to Lake Los Angeles, California?

Median Home Cost is 176% more expensive in Boston.

What salary do I need to live in Boston, Massachusetts copmared to Lake Los Angeles, California?

A salary of $800,000 in Lake Los Angeles, California should increase to $1,140,520 in Boston, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LAKE LOS ANGELES vs. BOSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Lake Los Angeles, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 42.6% more expensive than Lake Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $1,140,520 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Los Angeles, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Lake Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
176% more expensive in Boston
than in Lake Los Angeles, California

Lake Los Angeles, CA vs. Boston, MA

Compared to Lake Los Angeles, Boston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

42.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

205.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.4% higher

Commute

17.9% lower

Health

0.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

22.5% higher

Cost of Food

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