Mendota, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 55.9% more expensive than Mendota, California.

You would need a salary of $77,947 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Mendota, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Mendota, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
151% more expensive in Boston
than in Mendota, California
Mendota, CA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Mendota, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.9% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  255.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  12.8% higher
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.3% higher