San Mateo, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 38.8% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $136,487 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Boston
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to San Mateo, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  27.1% higher
  Commute
  8.1% lower
  Health
  23.6% lower
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  Personal
  7.9% higher
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