Vancouver, Washington vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 30.0% more expensive than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $89,050 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Boston
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Vancouver, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  56.8% higher
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.9% higher