Boston, Massachusetts vs. Carrollton, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carrollton, Texas is 32.9% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $33,540 in Carrollton, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carrollton, Texas is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Carrollton
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Carrollton, TX
Compared to Boston, Carrollton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.9% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  29.0% lower
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.2% lower