Bellaire, Texas vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 9.6% cheaper than Bellaire, Texas.

You would need a salary of $9,949 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellaire, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Bellaire, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Boston
than in Bellaire, Texas
Bellaire, TX vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Bellaire, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% lower
      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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.2% higher
  Commute
  16.2% higher
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.6% higher