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

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A salary of $50,000 in Boston, Massachusetts should increase to $56,552 in San Jose, California

Boston U.S. Avg. San Jose

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Cost of Living IndexesBostonSan Jose
Overall149168
Food117116
Housing211314
Utilities130129
Transportation108112
Health123118
Miscellaneous135101
100=national average

San Jose is 13% more expensive than Boston.

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

Housing is 49% more expensive in San Jose.


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