Pleasanton, California vs. Boxborough, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boxborough, Massachusetts is 38.2% cheaper than Pleasanton, California.

You would need a salary of $74,128 in Boxborough, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Pleasanton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boxborough, Massachusetts is cheaper than Pleasanton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Boxborough
than in Pleasanton, California
Pleasanton, CA vs. Boxborough, MA
Compared to Pleasanton, Boxborough is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.2% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  12.3% lower
  Health
  23.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher