Boston, Massachusetts vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 9.9% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $192,340 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in New York
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. New York, NY
Compared to Boston, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% higher
      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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.9% higher
  Commute
  37.4% higher
  Health
  42.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower

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