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SAN DIEGO vs. BOSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

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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 $372,949 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

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4.4% lower

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Food

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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