Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 22.5% cheaper than Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $38,766 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts
Hanscom Afb, MA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Hanscom Afb, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% lower
      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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  38.4% higher
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% lower