What is a pro or con of living in Rancho San Diego, Californiacompared to Boston, Massachusetts?

Miscellaneous is 19% cheaper in Rancho San Diego.

What salary do I need to live in Rancho San Diego, California copmared to Boston, Massachusetts?

A salary of $979,961 in Boston, Massachusetts could decrease to $956,963 in Rancho San Diego, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BOSTON vs. RANCHO SAN DIEGO
Cost of Living Comparison

Boston, Massachusetts vs. Rancho San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho San Diego, California is 2.3% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $956,963 in Rancho San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rancho San Diego, California is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Miscellaneous is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Miscellaneous
19% cheaper in Rancho San Diego
than in Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, MA vs. Rancho San Diego, CA

Compared to Boston, Rancho San Diego is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

8.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

6.1% lower

Commute

4.8% lower

Health

0.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

19.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Boston, Massachusetts vs. Rancho San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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