Long Beach, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 3.6% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $48,209 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Boston
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Long Beach, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% higher
  Commute
  16.5% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.4% higher