Boston, Massachusetts vs. Sonoma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sonoma, California is 10.7% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $110,691 in Sonoma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonoma, California is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Sonoma
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Sonoma, CA
Compared to Boston, Sonoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  17.6% lower
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% lower