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 $26,584 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
      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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.9% higher
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.9% higher

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