What is a pro or con of living in National City, Californiacompared to Boston, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 11% cheaper in National City.

What salary do I need to live in National City, California copmared to Boston, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Boston, Massachusetts could decrease to $44,492 in National City, 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. NATIONAL CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Boston, Massachusetts vs. National City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in National City, California is 11.0% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $44,492 in National City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, National City, California is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in National City
than in Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, MA vs. National City, CA

Compared to Boston, National City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

27.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

13.1% lower

Commute

3.6% lower

Health

0.8% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

18.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Boston, Massachusetts vs. National City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Boston, MA vs. National City, CA

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