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BERKELEY vs. BOSTON
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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
$46,348
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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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
2.3% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
49.7% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
27.9% higher
Commute
11.0% higher
Health
23.2% lower
Taxes
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Personal
15.9% higher
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