Boston, Massachusetts vs. United States,

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in United States, is 34.8% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $176,010 in United States, to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, United States, is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in United States
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Honolulu, HI
Compared to Boston, Honolulu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.8% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% lower
  Commute
  24.1% lower
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.5% lower