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COLUMBUS vs. BOSTON
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Columbus, Ohio vs. Boston, Massachusetts
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is
77.5%
more expensive
than Columbus, Ohio.
You would need a salary of
$221,933
in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is
more expensive
than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
198% more expensive in Boston
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Columbus, Boston is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
77.5% higher
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Renter
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Food
12.8% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
282.1% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
14.4% higher
Commute
46.3% higher
Health
0.2% higher
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Personal
39.4% higher
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