Richland, Washington vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 53.1% more expensive than Richland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $119,413 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Richland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Richland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Boston
than in Richland, Washington
Richland, WA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Richland, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.1% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.5% higher
  Commute
  65.4% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  41.4% higher