Amarillo, Texas vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 97.2% more expensive than Amarillo, Texas.

You would need a salary of $138,021 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Amarillo, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Amarillo, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
248% more expensive in Boston
than in Amarillo, Texas
Amarillo, TX vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Amarillo, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.2% 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
  21.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  340.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.7% higher
  Commute
  76.0% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  39.3% higher