Los Angeles vs Boston

Cost of living comparison — which city stretches your money further?

More Affordable
Los Angeles

United States

133cost index

Los Angeles is 33% more expensive than the US average.

Boston

United States

141cost index

Boston is 41% more expensive than the US average.

Price Difference

6.0%

Boston is 6.0% pricier than Los Angeles

Salary Equivalent

0.94x

$1,000 in Boston = $943 in Los Angeles