California City, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 56.9% more expensive than California City, California.

You would need a salary of $196,065 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in California City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than California City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
159% more expensive in Boston
than in California City, California
California City, CA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to California City, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.9% 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
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  277.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.3% higher

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