Temecula, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 5.9% more expensive than Temecula, California.

You would need a salary of $79,454 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Temecula, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Temecula, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
51% more expensive in Boston
than in Temecula, California
Temecula, CA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Temecula, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.1% higher