Palo Alto, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $30,836 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
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  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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