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

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A salary of $120,000 in Boston, Massachusetts could decrease to $115,565 in San Diego, California

Boston U.S. Avg. San Diego

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Cost of Living IndexesBostonSan Diego
Overall149143
Food117106
Housing211237
Utilities130112
Transportation108111
Health123110
Miscellaneous135103
100=national average

San Diego is 4% cheaper than Boston.

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

Miscellaneous is 23% cheaper in San Diego.


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