Northborough, Massachusetts vs. Folsom, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Folsom, California is 17.5% more expensive than Northborough, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $293,745 in Folsom, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Northborough, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Folsom, California is more expensive than Northborough, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Folsom
than in Northborough, Massachusetts
Northborough, MA vs. Folsom, CA
Compared to Northborough, Folsom is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  22.2% higher
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher