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

Median Home Cost is 18% more expensive in San Dimas.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Boston, Massachusetts should increase to $52,673 in San Dimas, 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. SAN DIMAS
Cost of Living Comparison

Boston, Massachusetts vs. San Dimas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Dimas, California is 5.3% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $52,673 in San Dimas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Dimas, California is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in San Dimas
than in Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, MA vs. San Dimas, CA

Compared to Boston, San Dimas is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

2.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.3% lower

Commute

22.4% higher

Health

3.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

19.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Boston, Massachusetts vs. San Dimas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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