Cincinnati, Ohio vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 76.7% more expensive than Cincinnati, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $182,030 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Cincinnati, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
211% more expensive in Boston
than in Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati, OH vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Cincinnati, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.7% 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
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  317.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% higher
  Commute
  40.8% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  33.6% higher