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


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 16.7% more expensive than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $121,087 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Boston
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs Boston, MA
Compared to Palmdale, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% higher
      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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  26.7% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.2% higher

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