Roseville, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 13.6% more expensive than Roseville, California.

You would need a salary of $68,178 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Roseville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Roseville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Boston
than in Roseville, California
Roseville, CA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Roseville, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  28.6% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% higher