Cheshire, Connecticut vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 28.4% more expensive than Cheshire, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $121,950 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Cheshire, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Cheshire, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Boston
than in Cheshire, Connecticut
Cheshire, CT vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Cheshire, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% higher
      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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  21.9% higher
  Health
  25.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher