Fayetteville, Arkansas vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 67.1% more expensive than Fayetteville, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $76,867 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Fayetteville, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Boston
than in Fayetteville, Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Fayetteville, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.1% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  173.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.1% higher
  Commute
  52.2% higher
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  37.2% higher