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PALO ALTO vs. BOSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Boston, Massachusetts

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 64.6% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $177,212 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Boston
than in Palo Alto, California

Palo Alto, CA vs Boston, MA

Compared to Palo Alto, Boston is:

Homeowner

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64.6% lower

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10.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

79.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

29.9% higher

Commute

6.3% lower

Health

16.7% lower

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Personal

21.9% higher

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