Boston, Massachusetts vs. Hammond, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hammond, Indiana is 46.9% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $26,532 in Hammond, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hammond, Indiana is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Hammond
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Hammond, IN
Compared to Boston, Hammond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.9% 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
  16.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% lower
  Commute
  29.8% lower
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% lower