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


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 56.9% cheaper than Orinda, California.

You would need a salary of $32,294 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Orinda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Orinda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Boston
than in Orinda, California
Orinda, CA vs Boston, MA
Compared to Orinda, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.9% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.9% higher
  Commute
  1.9% higher
  Health
  25.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% higher

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