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

Median Home Cost is 44% cheaper in Boston.

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

A salary of $72,000 in Alameda, California could decrease to $52,594 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.

ALAMEDA vs. BOSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Alameda, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 27.0% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $52,594 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Boston
than in Alameda, California

Alameda, CA vs. Boston, MA

Compared to Alameda, Boston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

38.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

30.6% higher

Commute

5.1% higher

Health

23.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

13.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Alameda, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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