Boston, Massachusetts vs. New Castle, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Castle, Delaware is 37.1% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $47,181 in New Castle, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Castle, Delaware is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in New Castle
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. New Castle, DE
Compared to Boston, New Castle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.1% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  25.0% lower
  Health
  25.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower