Boston, MA vs San Diego, CA
Cost of Living Comparison
Equivalent Salary
$100,000 in Boston, MA = $99,926 in San Diego, CA
Buying power is -0.1% lower in San Diego, CA
Median Rent
$2,093 vs $2,223
6.2% higher in San Diego, CA
Median Income
$94,755 vs $104,321
10.1% higher in San Diego, CA
Home Value
$710,400 vs $848,500
19.4% higher in San Diego, CA
Price Level
111.6 vs 111.5
US avg = 100
Salary Needed for Median Rent
$83,700 vs $88,900
30% of gross income guideline
Rent as % of Income
26.5% vs 25.6%
Lower is more affordable