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Boston, MA vs San Diego, CA

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- San Diego is 0% more densely populated than Boston.
- People are 39.1% more likely to be married in San Diego.
- The Median Age is 2.8 years older in San Diego.
 Boston, MASan Diego, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock1,385,398329,725,481
 Female Population52.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.438.4
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 Population - 2010621,053  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock1,223,400285,036,114
 Population - 1990574,283  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock16.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now20.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,255.093.4
 Land Area48.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock46.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Boston, MASan Diego, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 207.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3423.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Boston, MASan Diego, CAUnited States
 White44.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock5.7%12.2%
 Asian9.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock30.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Boston, MASan Diego, CAUnited States
 Married Population33.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock44.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock53.6%50.2%
 Never Married55.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.5%10.8%
 Widowed3.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.642.60
 Households271,950  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock304,49980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children22.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock41.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households143,803  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock13.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children18.1%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Boston    122 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

health care in the country, plenty of jobs, gorgeous architecture, cool neighborhoods, lots of great restaurants, and always something to do. The beautiful coast, the  More

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I've lived in/near Boston my whole life almost. It has many pros such as a big city feel, extremely safe, reliable train transportation, great food. However any pro  More

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I moved to MA from the country of Georgia in eastern Europe. Then traveled quite a bit in the U.S. Boston definitely has its own flavor. Suburbs offer okay schools,  More

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Reviews for San Diego    319 Reviews

I have lived in San Diego for more than half my life (I am 30) and love it. It has something for everyone and more from arts, to sporting events, and all cuisine is  More

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The only real knock again San Diego is the cost of living, but it is paradise compared to most cities of similar size. Those who complain about the traffic here or say  More

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I have lived in San Diego since 1968 and I am now almost 62 years old. I love San Diego, I really do. But it has become so crowded and so expensive over the years. It  More

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