South Beach, Florida vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 3.0% cheaper than South Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $13,584 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in South Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than South Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Boston
than in South Beach, Florida
South Beach, FL vs. Boston, MA
Compared to South Beach, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% lower
      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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.8% higher
  Commute
  41.9% higher
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.0% higher