Boston, Massachusetts vs. Bossier City, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bossier City, Louisiana is 46.5% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $26,760 in Bossier City, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bossier City, Louisiana is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Bossier City
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Bossier City, LA
Compared to Boston, Bossier City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.5% 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
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% lower
  Commute
  35.9% lower
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.5% lower