Malvern, Pennsylvania vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 17.0% more expensive than Malvern, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $596,747 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Malvern, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Malvern, Pennsylvania
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
42% more expensive in Boston
than in Malvern, Pennsylvania
Malvern, PA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Malvern, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  38.9% higher
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher