Orange, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 6.5% cheaper than Orange, California.

You would need a salary of $168,366 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Orange, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Orange, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Boston
than in Orange, California
Orange, CA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Orange, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% higher
  Commute
  17.7% higher
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.5% higher