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Cost of Living Calculator - San Luis Obispo, California vs Boston, Massachusetts

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 0.8% cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California.

You would need a salary of $122,958 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in San Luis Obispo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Boston
than in San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Obispo, CA vs Boston, MA
Compared to San Luis Obispo, Boston is:
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  0.8% lower
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  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.9% lower
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  Utilities
  22.9% higher
  Commute
  57.3% higher
  Health
  17.6% lower
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  Personal
  27.2% higher
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