Boston, Massachusetts vs. Watertown, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watertown, New York is 50.2% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $48,310 in Watertown, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watertown, New York is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Watertown
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Watertown, NY
Compared to Boston, Watertown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.2% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  49.8% lower
  Health
  23.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.5% lower