Spokane, Washington vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 55.6% more expensive than Spokane, Washington.

You would need a salary of $77,789 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Spokane, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Spokane, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Boston
than in Spokane, Washington
Spokane, WA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Spokane, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.6% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  176.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.4% higher
  Commute
  44.7% higher
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.9% higher