Temple, Texas vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 83.1% more expensive than Temple, Texas.

You would need a salary of $366,110 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Temple, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Temple, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in Boston
than in Temple, Texas
Temple, TX vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Temple, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.1% 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
  20.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  341.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  79.6% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  38.7% higher