Boston, Massachusetts vs. Redmond, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redmond, Washington is 26.0% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $252,021 in Redmond, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Redmond, Washington is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Redmond
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Redmond, WA
Compared to Boston, Redmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.0% lower
  Commute
  3.0% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower