Roswell, Georgia vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 20.8% more expensive than Roswell, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $289,890 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Roswell, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Roswell, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Boston
than in Roswell, Georgia
Roswell, GA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Roswell, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% higher
  Commute
  7.2% higher
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.7% higher