Visalia, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 50.0% more expensive than Visalia, California.

You would need a salary of $74,976 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Visalia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Visalia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Boston
than in Visalia, California
Visalia, CA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Visalia, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.0% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  147.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  39.8% higher
  Health
  22.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.7% higher