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

Median Home Cost is 388% more expensive in Boston.

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

A salary of $75,000 in Pocono Springs, Pennsylvania should increase to $139,455 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.

POCONO SPRINGS vs. BOSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Pocono Springs, Pennsylvania vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 85.9% more expensive than Pocono Springs, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $139,455 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Pocono Springs, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
388% more expensive in Boston
than in Pocono Springs, Pennsylvania

Pocono Springs, PA vs. Boston, MA

Compared to Pocono Springs, Boston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

85.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

400.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

20.5% higher

Commute

39.5% higher

Health

8.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

32.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Pocono Springs, Pennsylvania vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Pocono Springs, PA vs. Boston, MA

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