Odessa, Texas vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 82.2% more expensive than Odessa, Texas.

You would need a salary of $91,093 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Odessa, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Odessa, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
239% more expensive in Boston
than in Odessa, Texas
Odessa, TX vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Odessa, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.2% 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
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  247.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% higher
  Commute
  58.2% higher
  Health
  20.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.4% higher