Boston, Massachusetts vs. Manchester, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manchester, New Hampshire is 31.4% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $21,280 in Manchester, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manchester, New Hampshire is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Manchester
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Manchester, NH
Compared to Boston, Manchester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  33.6% lower
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower