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BOSTON vs. SACRAMENTO
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Boston, Massachusetts vs. Sacramento, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Sacramento, California is
20.7%
cheaper
than Boston, Massachusetts.
You would need a salary of
$79,270
in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is
cheaper
than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Sacramento
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Boston, Sacramento is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
20.7% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
5.9% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
45.7% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
15.8% lower
Commute
8.2% lower
Health
15.9% higher
Taxes
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Personal
17.8% lower
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