Cost of Living Calculator - Anthem, Arizona vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 25.2% more expensive than Anthem, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $93,918 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Anthem, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Anthem, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Boston
than in Anthem, Arizona
Anthem, AZ vs Boston, MA
Compared to Anthem, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  8.9% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.9% higher

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