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BOSTON vs. CALIFORNIA CITY
Cost of Living Comparison
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Boston, Massachusetts vs. California City, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in California City, California is
36.2%
cheaper
than Boston, Massachusetts.
You would need a salary of
$57,379
in California City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, California City, California is
cheaper
than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in California City
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. California City, CA
Compared to Boston, California City is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
36.2% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
12.7% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
73.5% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.8% higher
Commute
8.0% lower
Health
2.1% higher
Taxes
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Personal
20.8% lower
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