Boston, Massachusetts vs. Ukiah, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ukiah, California is 22.9% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $38,559 in Ukiah, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ukiah, California is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Ukiah
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Ukiah, CA
Compared to Boston, Ukiah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  35.7% lower
  Health
  35.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.8% lower