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BERKELEY vs. BOSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

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

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 35.6% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $122,301 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Boston
than in Berkeley, California

Berkeley, CA vs Boston, MA

Compared to Berkeley, Boston is:

Homeowner

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35.6% lower

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2.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

49.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

27.9% higher

Commute

11.0% higher

Health

23.2% lower

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Personal

15.9% higher

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