Rio Rico, Arizona vs. Boston, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, New York is 17.9% more expensive than Rio Rico, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $58,970 in Boston, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Rio Rico, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, New York is more expensive than Rio Rico, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Boston
than in Rio Rico, Arizona
Rio Rico, AZ vs. Boston, NY
Compared to Rio Rico, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  18.7% higher
  Health
  22.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower