Berkeley, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 35.6% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $141,620 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Boston
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Berkeley, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  27.9% higher
  Commute
  11.0% higher
  Health
  23.2% lower
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  Personal
  15.9% higher
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