What is a pro or con of living in Boston, Massachusettscompared to Alma, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 416% more expensive in Boston.

What salary do I need to live in Boston, Massachusetts copmared to Alma, Michigan?

A salary of $50,000 in Alma, Michigan should increase to $107,423 in Boston, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALMA vs. BOSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Alma, Michigan vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 114.8% more expensive than Alma, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $107,423 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Alma, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Alma, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
416% more expensive in Boston
than in Alma, Michigan

Alma, MI vs. Boston, MA

Compared to Alma, Boston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

114.8% higher

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Renter

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Food

24.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

659.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.5% higher

Commute

71.2% higher

Health

2.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

37.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Alma, Michigan vs. Boston, Massachusetts

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