Orem, Utah vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 38.8% more expensive than Orem, Utah.

You would need a salary of $55,529 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Orem, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Orem, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Boston
than in Orem, Utah
Orem, UT vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Orem, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.8% 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
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.9% higher
  Commute
  54.2% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.9% higher