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BOSTON vs. SAN DIEGO
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Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs San Diego, California

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 4.6% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $78,422 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in San Diego
than in Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, MA vs San Diego, CA

Compared to Boston, San Diego is:

Homeowner

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4.6% higher

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1.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

7.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.0% lower

Commute

8.8% lower

Health

0.8% lower

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Personal

18.2% lower

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