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Cost of Living in Boston, Massachusetts

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Cost of LivingBoston, MAUnited States
Overall149100
Food117100
Utilities130100
Miscellaneous135100



Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Boston, MA is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Boston, MA is more expensive.

Overall, Boston, MA cost of living is 148.80.


Boston Cost of Living SperlingViews

cost of living: Boston can be an expensive place to live. It's most affordable to live with several roommates and it can be pretty pricey to live by... (read more)Expensive: I have lived in Boston all my life with the exception of 10 years (military service); I have seen prices rise and fall but nothing in comparison with the past few years.... (read more)Relocation: I moved here from Denver, CO to Boston, MA because of an awesome job opportunity. I must admit that I have been adjusting to the "sticker shock" ever since!! I own a... (read more)Have an opinion about Boston? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Boston Click Here