Westfield, Massachusetts vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 55.3% more expensive than Westfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $77,632 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Westfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Westfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Boston
than in Westfield, Massachusetts
Westfield, MA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Westfield, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.3% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  49.6% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.0% higher