What is a pro or con of living in Mill Valley, Californiacompared to Swampscott, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 171% more expensive in Mill Valley.

What salary do I need to live in Mill Valley, California copmared to Swampscott, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Swampscott, Massachusetts should increase to $95,014 in Mill Valley, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SWAMPSCOTT vs. MILL VALLEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Swampscott, Massachusetts vs. Mill Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mill Valley, California is 90.0% more expensive than Swampscott, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $95,014 in Mill Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Swampscott, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mill Valley, California is more expensive than Swampscott, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
171% more expensive in Mill Valley
than in Swampscott, Massachusetts

Swampscott, MA vs. Mill Valley, CA

Compared to Swampscott, Mill Valley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

90.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

182.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.6% lower

Commute

6.9% higher

Health

24.3% higher

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Personal

13.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Swampscott, Massachusetts vs. Mill Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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