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Boston, Massachusetts - New York, New York

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A salary of $17,000 in Boston, Massachusetts should increase to $19,296 in New York, New York

Boston U.S. Avg. New York

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Cost of Living IndexesBostonNew York
Overall149169
Food117119
Housing211299
Utilities130135
Transportation108108
Health123112
Miscellaneous135118
100=national average

New York is 14% more expensive than Boston.

Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing is 41% more expensive in New York.


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