Pomona, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 10.9% more expensive than Pomona, California.

You would need a salary of $83,189 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Pomona, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Pomona, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Boston
than in Pomona, California
Pomona, CA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Pomona, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  16.3% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.5% higher