Boston, Massachusetts vs. Chandler, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chandler, Arizona is 24.6% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $86,737 in Chandler, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chandler, Arizona is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Chandler
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Chandler, AZ
Compared to Boston, Chandler is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  15.0% lower
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.4% lower