Alachua, Florida vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 62.5% more expensive than Alachua, Florida.

You would need a salary of $121,875 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Alachua, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Alachua, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Boston
than in Alachua, Florida
Alachua, FL vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Alachua, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  204.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  38.7% higher
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  33.9% higher