Bedford, New Hampshire vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 17.0% more expensive than Bedford, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $105,309 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Bedford, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Bedford, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Boston
than in Bedford, New Hampshire
Bedford, NH vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Bedford, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  43.0% higher
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher