What is a pro or con of living in Boston, Massachusettscompared to Plains, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 403% more expensive in Boston.

What salary do I need to live in Boston, Massachusetts copmared to Plains, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $117,000 in Plains, Pennsylvania should increase to $237,405 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.

PLAINS vs. BOSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Plains, Pennsylvania vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 102.9% more expensive than Plains, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $237,405 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Plains, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
403% more expensive in Boston
than in Plains, Pennsylvania

Plains, PA vs. Boston, MA

Compared to Plains, Boston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

102.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

16.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

580.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

17.9% higher

Commute

54.7% higher

Health

5.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

32.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Plains, Pennsylvania vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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