Boston, Massachusetts vs. Fremont, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fremont, California is 44.5% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $650,307 in Fremont, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fremont, California is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Fremont
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Fremont, CA
Compared to Boston, Fremont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.5% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% lower
  Commute
  5.5% lower
  Health
  30.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower