Ashland, Kentucky vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 108.1% more expensive than Ashland, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $104,071 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashland, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Ashland, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
465% more expensive in Boston
than in Ashland, Kentucky
Ashland, KY vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Ashland, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  108.1% 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
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  634.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.5% higher
  Commute
  56.5% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.5% higher