Hanover, Pennsylvania vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 65.3% more expensive than Hanover, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $203,685 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Hanover, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Hanover, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Boston
than in Hanover, Pennsylvania
Hanover, PA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Hanover, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.3% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  267.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% higher
  Commute
  35.3% higher
  Health
  29.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.5% higher