Cave Creek, Arizona vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 2.5% cheaper than Cave Creek, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $97,521 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Cave Creek, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Cave Creek, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Boston
than in Cave Creek, Arizona
Cave Creek, AZ vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Cave Creek, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  9.5% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.7% higher