Cost of Living Calculator - Alamo, California vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 54.7% cheaper than Alamo, California.

You would need a salary of $34,008 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Alamo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Alamo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Boston
than in Alamo, California
Alamo, CA vs Boston, MA
Compared to Alamo, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.7% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% higher
  Commute
  2.0% higher
  Health
  25.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% higher

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