Merced, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 45.0% more expensive than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $72,495 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Boston
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Merced, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.0% 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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  132.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  30.4% higher
  Health
  26.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  33.6% higher