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 $47,152 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
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  37.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  19.8% higher
  Commute
  16.7% lower
  Health
  21.9% lower
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  Personal
  7.1% higher
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