Wantagh, New York vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 0.8% cheaper than Wantagh, New York.

You would need a salary of $49,612 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Wantagh, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Wantagh, New York
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
32% cheaper in Boston
than in Wantagh, New York
Wantagh, NY vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Wantagh, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% lower
      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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  28.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher