What is a pro or con of living in Boston, Massachusettscompared to West Sacramento, California?

Median Home Cost is 26% more expensive in Boston.

What salary do I need to live in Boston, Massachusetts copmared to West Sacramento, California?

A salary of $22,880 in West Sacramento, California should increase to $28,911 in Boston, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WEST SACRAMENTO vs. BOSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

West Sacramento, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 26.4% more expensive than West Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $28,911 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in West Sacramento, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than West Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Boston
than in West Sacramento, California

West Sacramento, CA vs. Boston, MA

Compared to West Sacramento, Boston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

56.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

15.2% higher

Commute

25.0% higher

Health

14.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

21.9% higher

Cost of Food

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West Sacramento, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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West Sacramento, CA vs. Boston, MA

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