Monrovia, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 9.0% cheaper than Monrovia, California.

You would need a salary of $50,071 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Monrovia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Monrovia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Boston
than in Monrovia, California
Monrovia, CA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Monrovia, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  17.7% higher
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  23.0% higher
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