Cost of Living Calculator - Walnut Creek, California vs Boxborough, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boxborough, Massachusetts is 28.5% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $71,486 in Boxborough, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boxborough, Massachusetts is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Boxborough
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs Boxborough, MA
Compared to Walnut Creek, Boxborough is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% lower
      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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  14.7% lower
  Health
  26.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher

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