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PALM DESERT vs. BOSTON
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Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Desert, California vs Boston, Massachusetts
The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is
24.2%
more expensive
than Palm Desert, California.
You would need a salary of
$62,105
in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is
more expensive
than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Boston
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs Boston, MA
Compared to Palm Desert, Boston is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
24.2% higher
Child Care
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11.8% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
70.2% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
5.8% higher
Commute
4.8% higher
Health
2.7% higher
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Personal
22.8% higher
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