Boston, Massachusetts vs. Whidbey Island Station, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whidbey Island Station, Washington is 40.0% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $120,078 in Whidbey Island Station, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whidbey Island Station, Washington is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Whidbey Island Station
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Whidbey Island Station, WA
Compared to Boston, Whidbey Island Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.0% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.6% lower
  Commute
  32.3% lower
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% lower