Beale AFB, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 51.0% more expensive than Beale AFB, California.

You would need a salary of $120,787 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Beale AFB, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Beale AFB, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Boston
than in Beale AFB, California
Beale Afb, CA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Beale Afb, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.0% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  179.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  18.0% higher
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.5% higher