Andover, Minnesota vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 36.6% more expensive than Andover, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $68,299 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Andover, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Andover, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Boston
than in Andover, Minnesota
Andover, MN vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Andover, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% higher
  Commute
  13.3% higher
  Health
  20.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.3% higher