Cost of Living Calculator - Fountain Valley, California vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 14.7% cheaper than Fountain Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $63,956 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Fountain Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Fountain Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Boston
than in Fountain Valley, California
Fountain Valley, CA vs Boston, MA
Compared to Fountain Valley, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.0% higher
  Commute
  12.0% higher
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.8% higher

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