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

Median Home Cost is 45% cheaper in Boston.

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

A salary of $50,000 in San Rafael, California could decrease to $35,281 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 RAFAEL vs. BOSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

San Rafael, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 29.4% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $35,281 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Boston
than in San Rafael, California

San Rafael, CA vs. Boston, MA

Compared to San Rafael, Boston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

29.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

42.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

20.0% higher

Commute

11.0% higher

Health

18.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.8% higher

Cost of Food

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San Rafael, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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San Rafael, CA vs. Boston, MA

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