Los Angeles, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 12.9% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $27,163 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Boston
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Los Angeles, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  24.7% higher
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  0.3% lower
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  Personal
  23.5% higher
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