Cost of Living Calculator - Napa, California vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 4.2% cheaper than Napa, California.

You would need a salary of $71,816 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Napa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Napa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Boston
than in Napa, California
Napa, CA vs Boston, MA
Compared to Napa, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% higher
  Commute
  30.1% higher
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% higher

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