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Cost of Living Calculator - Riverside, California vs Boston, Massachusetts

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 14.4% more expensive than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $20,591 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Boston
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs Boston, MA
Compared to Riverside, Boston is:
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  14.4% higher
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  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.3% higher
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  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  9.8% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
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  Personal
  22.3% higher
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