San Francisco vs Boston

Cost of living comparison — which city stretches your money further?

San Francisco

United States

165cost index

San Francisco is 65% more expensive than the US average.

More Affordable

Boston

United States

141cost index

Boston is 41% more expensive than the US average.

Price Difference

17.0%

San Francisco is 17.0% pricier than Boston

Salary Equivalent

1.17x

$1,000 in Boston = $1170 in San Francisco

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