Poughkeepsie, New York vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 49.7% more expensive than Poughkeepsie, New York.

You would need a salary of $59,863 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Poughkeepsie, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Boston
than in Poughkeepsie, New York
Poughkeepsie, NY vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Poughkeepsie, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.7% 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)
  162.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  23.2% higher
  Health
  29.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.3% higher