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SAN DIEGO vs. BOSTON
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Cost of Living Calculator - San Diego, California vs Boston, Massachusetts
The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is
4.4%
cheaper
than San Diego, California.
You would need a salary of
$47,818
in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is
cheaper
than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Boston
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs Boston, MA
Compared to San Diego, Boston is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
4.4% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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1.5% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
6.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
13.6% higher
Commute
9.7% higher
Health
0.8% higher
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Personal
22.3% higher
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