Hemet, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 39.2% more expensive than Hemet, California.

You would need a salary of $104,401 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Hemet, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Hemet, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Boston
than in Hemet, California
Hemet, CA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Hemet, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.2% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  17.8% higher
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.1% higher