Cost of Living Calculator - Pacific Grove, California vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 23.4% cheaper than Pacific Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $84,286 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Pacific Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Pacific Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Boston
than in Pacific Grove, California
Pacific Grove, CA vs Boston, MA
Compared to Pacific Grove, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.6% higher
  Commute
  33.4% higher
  Health
  37.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.3% higher

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