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
      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
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  8.0% lower
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% lower