Brookline, Massachusetts vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 24.5% cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $452,953 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Boston
than in Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, MA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Brookline, Boston is:
  Homeowner
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  24.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  6.0% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
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  Personal
  12.0% higher
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