Boston, Massachusetts vs. San Bernardino, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Bernardino, California is 28.6% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $92,797 in San Bernardino, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Bernardino, California is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in San Bernardino
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. San Bernardino, CA
Compared to Boston, San Bernardino is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  15.6% lower
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.4% lower

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