Astoria, Oregon vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 49.8% more expensive than Astoria, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $117,971 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Astoria, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Astoria, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Boston
than in Astoria, Oregon
Astoria, OR vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Astoria, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.8% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  67.3% higher
  Commute
  72.1% higher
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.0% higher