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

Median Home Cost is 126% more expensive in San Ramon.

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

A salary of $250,000 in Boston, Massachusetts should increase to $408,898 in San Ramon, 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 RAMON
Cost of Living Comparison

Boston, Massachusetts vs. San Ramon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Ramon, California is 63.6% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $408,898 in San Ramon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in San Ramon
than in Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, MA vs. San Ramon, CA

Compared to Boston, San Ramon is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

63.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

73.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.3% lower

Commute

0.7% higher

Health

35.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

14.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Boston, Massachusetts vs. San Ramon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Boston, MA vs. San Ramon, CA

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