Bedford, Massachusetts vs. Sonoma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sonoma, California is 5.3% more expensive than Bedford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $52,635 in Sonoma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bedford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonoma, California is more expensive than Bedford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Sonoma
than in Bedford, Massachusetts
Bedford, MA vs. Sonoma, CA
Compared to Bedford, Sonoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  14.0% higher
  Health
  25.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower