Irving, Texas vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 50.4% more expensive than Irving, Texas.

You would need a salary of $75,196 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Irving, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Irving, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Boston
than in Irving, Texas
Irving, TX vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Irving, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.4% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  177.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% higher
  Commute
  18.5% higher
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.5% higher