Boston, Massachusetts vs. Pleasant Hill, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pleasant Hill, California is 16.6% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $58,279 in Pleasant Hill, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pleasant Hill, California is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Pleasant Hill
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Pleasant Hill, CA
Compared to Boston, Pleasant Hill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  3.3% lower
  Health
  35.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower