What is a pro or con of living in Boston, Massachusettscompared to Olympia, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 38% more expensive in Boston.

What salary do I need to live in Boston, Massachusetts copmared to Olympia, Washington?

A salary of $68,000 in Olympia, Washington should increase to $93,219 in Boston, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

OLYMPIA vs. BOSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Olympia, Washington vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 37.1% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $93,219 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Boston
than in Olympia, Washington

Olympia, WA vs. Boston, MA

Compared to Olympia, Boston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

37.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

89.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

57.0% higher

Commute

44.7% higher

Health

3.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

27.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Olympia, Washington vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Olympia, WA vs. Boston, MA

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