Fostoria, Ohio vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 135.6% more expensive than Fostoria, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $117,819 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Fostoria, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Fostoria, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
634% more expensive in Boston
than in Fostoria, Ohio
Fostoria, OH vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Fostoria, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  135.6% 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
  24.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  872.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  103.4% higher
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  34.9% higher