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Cost of Living Comparison:
Palo Alto, California - Boston, Massachusetts

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A salary of $30,000 in Palo Alto, California could decrease to $14,423 in Boston, Massachusetts

Palo Alto U.S. Avg. Boston

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Cost of Living IndexesPalo AltoBoston
Overall310149
Food116117
Housing819211
Utilities129130
Transportation112108
Health118123
Miscellaneous101135
100=national average

Boston is 52% cheaper than Palo Alto.

Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing is 74% cheaper in Boston.


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