Mountain View Acres, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 51.1% more expensive than Mountain View Acres, California.

You would need a salary of $75,567 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View Acres, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Mountain View Acres, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in Boston
than in Mountain View Acres, California
Mountain View Acres, CA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Mountain View Acres, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.1% higher
      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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  170.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  15.0% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.6% higher