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Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs San Marcos, California

The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 1.3% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $104,344 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs San Marcos, CA
Compared to Boston, San Marcos is:
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  1.3% higher
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  1.8% lower
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  0.8% lower
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  11.0% lower
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  6.8% lower
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  0.8% lower
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  Personal
  18.2% lower
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