San Francisco Wins
1
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Boston Wins
5
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
105
San Francisco
vs
88
Boston
Boston is 17 pts cheaper
Rent
110
San Francisco
vs
90
Boston
Boston is 20 pts cheaper
Groceries
102
San Francisco
vs
92
Boston
Boston is 10 pts cheaper
Restaurants
105
San Francisco
vs
95
Boston
Boston is 10 pts cheaper
Transport
95
San Francisco
vs
85
Boston
Boston is 10 pts cheaper
Utilities
98
San Francisco
vs
110
Boston
San Francisco is 12 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Boston to match a San Francisco salary
| Salary in San Francisco | Equivalent in Boston | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $41,905 | $8,095 less |
| $75,000 | $62,857 | $12,143 less |
| $100,000 | $83,810 | $16,190 less |
| $125,000 | $104,762 | $20,238 less |
| $150,000 | $125,714 | $24,286 less |
| $200,000 | $167,619 | $32,381 less |
San Francisco vs Boston: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 17%. Boston is the more affordable option.
Rent: San Francisco has a rent index of 110, while Boston has 90.
Average Salaries: San Francisco: $7,000/month vs Boston: $5,200/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, San Francisco wins 1, while Boston wins 5.
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