Boston, Massachusetts vs. Yonkers, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yonkers, New York is 4.0% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $47,979 in Yonkers, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yonkers, New York is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Yonkers
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Yonkers, NY
Compared to Boston, Yonkers is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.6% higher
  Commute
  8.0% lower
  Health
  40.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower