Boston, Massachusetts vs. Pollock Pines, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pollock Pines, California is 19.9% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $40,059 in Pollock Pines, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pollock Pines, California is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Pollock Pines
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Pollock Pines, CA
Compared to Boston, Pollock Pines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  0.2% higher
  Health
  43.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower