Indio, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 38.7% more expensive than Indio, California.

You would need a salary of $69,349 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Indio, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Indio, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Boston
than in Indio, California
Indio, CA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Indio, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.7% 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
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  36.3% higher
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.8% higher