Boston, Massachusetts vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 20.7% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $31,708 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Sacramento
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Boston, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  15.9% higher
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  Personal
  17.8% lower
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