Niskayuna, New York vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 51.7% more expensive than Niskayuna, New York.

You would need a salary of $172,215 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Niskayuna, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Niskayuna, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Boston
than in Niskayuna, New York
Niskayuna, NY vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Niskayuna, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.7% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  61.9% higher
  Health
  22.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.3% higher