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


The cost of living in Redding, California is 29.7% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $35,137 in Redding, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Redding, California is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Redding
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Redding, CA
Compared to Boston, Redding is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  30.3% lower
  Health
  36.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.1% lower

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