Allegany, New York vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 101.8% more expensive than Allegany, New York.

You would need a salary of $100,921 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Allegany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Allegany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
261% more expensive in Boston
than in Allegany, New York
Allegany, NY vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Allegany, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  101.8% 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
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  469.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  85.1% higher
  Health
  16.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  33.6% higher