Cost of Living Calculator - San Marcos, California vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 1.3% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $98,717 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Boston
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs Boston, MA
Compared to San Marcos, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  7.2% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.3% higher

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