Boston, Massachusetts vs. San Leandro, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Leandro, California is 10.3% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $55,150 in San Leandro, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Leandro, California is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in San Leandro
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. San Leandro, CA
Compared to Boston, San Leandro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% higher
      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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% lower
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  30.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower