Columbia, Missouri vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 70.8% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $111,036 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Boston
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Columbia, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.8% 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
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  230.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% higher
  Commute
  78.6% higher
  Health
  28.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.1% higher