Boston, Massachusetts vs. Pomona, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pomona, California is 9.8% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $45,078 in Pomona, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pomona, California is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Pomona
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Pomona, CA
Compared to Boston, Pomona is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  19.5% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.7% lower

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