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Cost of Living Comparison:
San Diego, California - Boston, Massachusetts

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A salary of $50,000 in San Diego, California should increase to $51,919 in Boston, Massachusetts

San Diego U.S. Avg. Boston

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Cost of Living IndexesSan DiegoBoston
Overall143149
Food106117
Housing237211
Utilities112130
Transportation111108
Health110123
Miscellaneous103135
100=national average

Boston is 4% more expensive than San Diego.

Miscellaneous is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Miscellaneous is 30% more expensive in Boston.


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