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PHOENIX vs. BOSTON
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Phoenix, Arizona vs. Boston, Massachusetts
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is
41.1%
more expensive
than Phoenix, Arizona.
You would need a salary of
$134,066
in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is
more expensive
than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Boston
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Phoenix, Boston is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
41.1% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
14.5% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
151.8% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
14.7% higher
Commute
11.8% higher
Health
3.0% lower
Taxes
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Personal
29.0% higher
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