Jacksonville, Florida vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 62.8% more expensive than Jacksonville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $325,690 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Jacksonville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Jacksonville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Boston
than in Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville, FL vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Jacksonville, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.8% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  234.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  30.0% higher
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.6% higher