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

Median Home Cost is 240% more expensive in San Marino.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Boston, Massachusetts should increase to $112,256 in San Marino, 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 MARINO
Cost of Living Comparison

Boston, Massachusetts vs. San Marino, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Marino, California is 124.5% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $112,256 in San Marino, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
240% more expensive in San Marino
than in Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, MA vs. San Marino, CA

Compared to Boston, San Marino is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

124.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

285.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.9% lower

Commute

20.6% higher

Health

3.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

18.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Boston, Massachusetts vs. San Marino, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Boston, MA vs. San Marino, CA

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