Boston, Massachusetts vs. Riverside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Riverside, California is 12.6% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $96,160 in Riverside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Riverside, California is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Riverside
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Riverside, CA
Compared to Boston, Riverside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  10.8% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
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  Personal
  18.2% lower
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