Boston, Massachusetts vs. Nuiqsut, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nuiqsut, Alaska is 35.4% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $32,301 in Nuiqsut, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nuiqsut, Alaska is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Nuiqsut
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Nuiqsut, AK
Compared to Boston, Nuiqsut is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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
  123.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% lower
  Commute
  45.1% lower
  Health
  44.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher