Yakima, Washington vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 65.1% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $82,562 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Yakima, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in Boston
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Yakima, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.1% 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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  159.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.4% higher
  Commute
  55.8% higher
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  33.5% higher