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AUSTIN vs. BOSTON
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Austin, Texas vs. Boston, Massachusetts
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is
18.5%
more expensive
than Austin, Texas.
You would need a salary of
$889,076
in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is
more expensive
than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Boston
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Austin, Boston is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
18.5% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
15.2% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
63.3% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
17.9% higher
Commute
19.9% higher
Health
11.7% lower
Taxes
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Personal
28.6% higher
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