{
  "url": "https://classa.info/compare/boston-vs-san-diego",
  "title": "Boston vs San Diego: Class A office comparison",
  "description": "Side-by-side Class A office comparison for Boston and San Diego — rent, vacancy, talent, tax, lease norms, transit, and top submarkets.",
  "oneSentenceAnswer": "Boston ($78/sqft, 19.5% vacancy) and San Diego ($56/sqft, 18.4% vacancy) compete on different axes: Boston on talent depth and San Diego on rent and tax.",
  "tldr": [
    "Class A rent: Boston $78/sqft vs San Diego $56/sqft.",
    "Vacancy: Boston 19.5% vs San Diego 18.4%.",
    "Talent index: Boston 95 vs San Diego 86.",
    "Corporate tax: Boston 28% vs San Diego 27.9%.",
    "Premium flex/seat/month: Boston $1,140 vs San Diego $880."
  ],
  "keyFacts": {
    "cityA": "Boston",
    "cityB": "San Diego",
    "rentUsdA": "$78",
    "rentUsdB": "$56",
    "vacancyA": "19.5%",
    "vacancyB": "18.4%",
    "talentA": 95,
    "talentB": 86,
    "taxA": "28%",
    "taxB": "27.9%"
  },
  "faqs": [
    {
      "question": "Is Class A office cheaper in Boston or San Diego?",
      "answer": "San Diego is cheaper on a USD basis: $56/sqft vs $78/sqft."
    },
    {
      "question": "Which has better talent depth, Boston or San Diego?",
      "answer": "Boston indexes higher on talent depth (95 vs 86)."
    },
    {
      "question": "Which has more sublease availability, Boston or San Diego?",
      "answer": "Boston carries higher vacancy (19.5% vs 18.4%) and therefore typically more sublease overhang."
    },
    {
      "question": "What lease term should I expect in Boston vs San Diego?",
      "answer": "Boston typical term is 10 years with 18 months rent-free; San Diego typical term is 10 years with 12 months rent-free."
    },
    {
      "question": "How does transit and commuter access compare?",
      "answer": "Boston: MBTA subway, commuter rail, and Logan Airport access. Silver Line connects the Seaport to South Station. San Diego: MTS trolley (Blue, Green, Orange, UC San Diego Blue Line extension to UTC). COASTER and Sprinter commuter rail. Heavy car dependency outside the urban core."
    }
  ],
  "pageType": "comparison",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z",
  "license": "CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info).",
  "citation": "Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/compare/boston-vs-san-diego), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z."
}