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SANTA_MONICA vs. BOSTON
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Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Monica, California vs Boston, Massachusetts
The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is
43.6%
cheaper
than Santa Monica, California.
You would need a salary of
$42,327
in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is
cheaper
than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Boston
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa_Monica, CA vs Boston, MA
Compared to Santa_Monica, Boston is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
43.6% lower
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Food
0.0% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
64.5% lower
Housing (Rent)
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44.6% higher
Commute
14.9% lower
Health
0.6% lower
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Personal
24.3% higher
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