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


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 30.9% cheaper than Pacifica, California.

You would need a salary of $110,509 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Pacifica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Pacifica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Boston
than in Pacifica, California
Pacifica, CA vs Boston, MA
Compared to Pacifica, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.9% higher
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  23.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher

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