Southborough, Massachusetts vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 1.0% more expensive than Southborough, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $151,481 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Southborough, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Southborough, Massachusetts
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
33% more expensive in Boston
than in Southborough, Massachusetts
Southborough, MA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Southborough, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  33.1% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% higher