Long Beach, Mississippi vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 85.9% more expensive than Long Beach, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $139,455 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Long Beach, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
226% more expensive in Boston
than in Long Beach, Mississippi
Long Beach, MS vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Long Beach, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.9% 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
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  419.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.4% higher
  Commute
  50.8% higher
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  34.9% higher