Birmingham, Michigan vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 14.6% more expensive than Birmingham, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $68,789 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Birmingham, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Boston
than in Birmingham, Michigan
Birmingham, MI vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Birmingham, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% higher
  Commute
  19.2% higher
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% higher