Aberdeen, South Dakota vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 95.9% more expensive than Aberdeen, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $78,365 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Aberdeen, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Aberdeen, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
199% more expensive in Boston
than in Aberdeen, South Dakota
Aberdeen, SD vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Aberdeen, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  95.9% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  319.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% higher
  Commute
  137.5% higher
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.1% higher