Idaho Falls, Idaho vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 64.8% more expensive than Idaho Falls, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $65,908 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Idaho Falls, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Boston
than in Idaho Falls, Idaho
Idaho Falls, ID vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Idaho Falls, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.8% 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
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  196.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.4% higher
  Commute
  77.2% higher
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  40.2% higher