Boston, Massachusetts vs. Maricopa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Maricopa, Arizona is 32.5% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $33,735 in Maricopa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Maricopa, Arizona is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Maricopa
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Maricopa, AZ
Compared to Boston, Maricopa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  19.8% lower
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.3% lower