Boston, Massachusetts vs. Bensalem, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bensalem, Pennsylvania is 28.4% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $35,789 in Bensalem, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bensalem, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Bensalem
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Bensalem, PA
Compared to Boston, Bensalem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower