Boston, Massachusetts vs. Vail, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vail, Colorado is 21.6% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $60,821 in Vail, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vail, Colorado is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Vail
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Vail, CO
Compared to Boston, Vail is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.6% lower
  Commute
  37.1% lower
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% lower