Boston, Massachusetts vs. Joshua Tree, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joshua Tree, California is 32.4% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $33,801 in Joshua Tree, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joshua Tree, California is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Joshua Tree
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Joshua Tree, CA
Compared to Boston, Joshua Tree is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.5% lower