What is a pro or con of living in Boston, Massachusettscompared to South Deerfield, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 70% more expensive in Boston.

What salary do I need to live in Boston, Massachusetts copmared to South Deerfield, Massachusetts?

A salary of $58,000 in South Deerfield, Massachusetts should increase to $87,830 in Boston, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SOUTH DEERFIELD vs. BOSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

South Deerfield, Massachusetts vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 51.4% more expensive than South Deerfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $87,830 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in South Deerfield, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than South Deerfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Boston
than in South Deerfield, Massachusetts

South Deerfield, MA vs. Boston, MA

Compared to South Deerfield, Boston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

51.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

115.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.0% higher

Commute

78.8% higher

Health

8.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

26.2% higher

Cost of Food

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South Deerfield, Massachusetts vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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South Deerfield, MA vs. Boston, MA

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