St. Petersburg, Florida vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 52.8% more expensive than St. Petersburg, Florida.

You would need a salary of $106,952 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than St. Petersburg, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Boston
than in St. Petersburg, Florida
St. Petersburg, FL vs. Boston, MA
Compared to St. Petersburg, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.8% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  183.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  34.2% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.8% higher