Boston, Massachusetts vs. Plattsburgh, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plattsburgh, New York is 49.0% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $50,978 in Plattsburgh, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plattsburgh, New York is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Plattsburgh
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Plattsburgh, NY
Compared to Boston, Plattsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.0% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.5% lower
  Commute
  50.6% lower
  Health
  22.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.5% lower