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SAN FRANCISCO vs. BOSTON
Cost of Living Comparison
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San Francisco, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is
37.1%
cheaper
than San Francisco, California.
You would need a salary of
$534,360
in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is
cheaper
than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Boston
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to San Francisco, Boston is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
37.1% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
4.5% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
56.3% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
19.8% higher
Commute
16.7% lower
Health
21.9% lower
Taxes
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Personal
7.1% higher
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