Madison, Alabama vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 55.7% more expensive than Madison, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $77,868 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Madison, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Boston
than in Madison, Alabama
Madison, AL vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Madison, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.7% 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
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  167.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.2% higher
  Commute
  63.3% higher
  Health
  27.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.1% higher