What is a pro or con of living in Boston, Massachusettscompared to San Luis Obispo, California?

Median Home Cost is 29% cheaper in Boston.

What salary do I need to live in Boston, Massachusetts copmared to San Luis Obispo, California?

A salary of $189,000 in San Luis Obispo, California could decrease to $187,412 in Boston, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SAN LUIS OBISPO vs. BOSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

San Luis Obispo, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $187,412 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:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

0.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

17.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

22.9% higher

Commute

57.3% higher

Health

17.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

27.2% higher

Cost of Food

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San Luis Obispo, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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San Luis Obispo, CA vs. Boston, MA

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