Burlington, Massachusetts vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 8.4% more expensive than Burlington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $84,535 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Burlington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in San Diego
than in Burlington, Massachusetts
Burlington, MA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Burlington, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  20.2% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower