Boston, Massachusetts vs. Moreno Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Moreno Valley, California is 16.9% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $145,453 in Moreno Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Moreno Valley, California is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Moreno Valley
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Moreno Valley, CA
Compared to Boston, Moreno Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  16.0% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% lower