Palmyra, Pennsylvania vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 68.9% more expensive than Palmyra, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $84,471 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmyra, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Palmyra, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Boston
than in Palmyra, Pennsylvania
Palmyra, PA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Palmyra, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.9% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  214.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% higher
  Commute
  57.1% higher
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.4% higher