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OAKLAND vs. BOSTON
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Cost of Living Calculator - Oakland, California vs Boston, Massachusetts

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 13.1% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $108,640 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Boston
than in Oakland, California

Oakland, CA vs Boston, MA

Compared to Oakland, Boston is:

Homeowner

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13.1% lower

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0.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

17.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

29.3% higher

Commute

4.8% higher

Health

23.2% lower

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Personal

15.7% higher

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