Boston, Massachusetts vs. Redwood City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redwood City, California is 80.9% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $217,080 in Redwood City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Redwood City, California is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
145% more expensive in Redwood City
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Redwood City, CA
Compared to Boston, Redwood City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.9% higher
      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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  166.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  5.4% higher
  Health
  30.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower