Joshua, Texas vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 51.9% more expensive than Joshua, Texas.

You would need a salary of $113,911 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Joshua, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Joshua, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Boston
than in Joshua, Texas
Joshua, TX vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Joshua, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.9% 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
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  181.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% higher
  Commute
  9.7% higher
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.9% higher