Cost of Living Calculator - Los Altos, California vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 67.5% cheaper than Los Altos, California.

You would need a salary of $32,521 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Altos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Los Altos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Boston
than in Los Altos, California
Los Altos, CA vs Boston, MA
Compared to Los Altos, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.5% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.0% higher
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.1% higher

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