South San Francisco, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 29.4% cheaper than South San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $108,008 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in South San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than South San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Boston
than in South San Francisco, California
South San Francisco, CA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to South San Francisco, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% lower
      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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.6% higher
  Commute
  9.1% lower
  Health
  23.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher