Vallejo, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 17.6% more expensive than Vallejo, California.

You would need a salary of $76,465 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Vallejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Vallejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Boston
than in Vallejo, California
Vallejo, CA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Vallejo, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% higher
  Commute
  6.5% higher
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% higher