Berkeley, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $160,918 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
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.6% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.9% higher
  Commute
  11.0% higher
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% higher

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