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


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 70.4% more expensive than Barstow, California.

You would need a salary of $127,833 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Barstow, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Barstow, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Boston
than in Barstow, California
Barstow, CA vs Boston, MA
Compared to Barstow, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.4% 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
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  337.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  33.1% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.1% higher

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