Delray Beach, Florida vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 45.8% more expensive than Delray Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $99,885 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Delray Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Delray Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Boston
than in Delray Beach, Florida
Delray Beach, FL vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Delray Beach, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.8% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  197.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% higher
  Commute
  5.3% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.7% higher