Michigan City, Indiana vs. Boston, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, New York is 31.1% more expensive than Michigan City, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $65,566 in Boston, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Michigan City, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, New York is more expensive than Michigan City, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Boston
than in Michigan City, Indiana
Michigan City, IN vs. Boston, NY
Compared to Michigan City, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  30.0% higher
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower