Erie, Pennsylvania vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 93.9% more expensive than Erie, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $126,056 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Erie, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
311% more expensive in Boston
than in Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie, PA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Erie, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  93.9% 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
  18.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  694.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% higher
  Commute
  59.6% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.9% higher