St. Albans, Vermont vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 60.0% more expensive than St. Albans, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $231,940 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Albans, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than St. Albans, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Boston
than in St. Albans, Vermont
St. Albans, VT vs. Boston, MA
Compared to St. Albans, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.0% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  184.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  54.3% higher
  Health
  29.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.2% higher