Westlake, Ohio vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 52.8% more expensive than Westlake, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $183,347 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Westlake, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Westlake, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Boston
than in Westlake, Ohio
Westlake, OH vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Westlake, 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.5% higher
  Commute
  49.3% higher
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.8% higher