Bethel, Connecticut vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 20.1% more expensive than Bethel, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $60,063 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethel, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Bethel, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Boston
than in Bethel, Connecticut
Bethel, CT vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Bethel, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  29.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher