Boston, Massachusetts vs. Atherton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atherton, California is 443.2% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $814,831 in Atherton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atherton, California is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1028% more expensive in Atherton
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Atherton, CA
Compared to Boston, Atherton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  443.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  19.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  937.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  30.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower