Boston, Massachusetts vs. Folsom, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Folsom, California is 3.3% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $96,741 in Folsom, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Folsom, California is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
18% cheaper in Folsom
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Folsom, CA
Compared to Boston, Folsom is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% lower
      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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% lower