Placerville, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 18.9% more expensive than Placerville, California.

You would need a salary of $20,216 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Placerville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Placerville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Boston
than in Placerville, California
Placerville, CA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Placerville, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  15.5% higher
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% higher