Cost of Living Calculator - Athens, Pennsylvania vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 96.2% more expensive than Athens, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $147,127 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Athens, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
359% more expensive in Boston
than in Athens, Pennsylvania
Athens, PA vs Boston, MA
Compared to Athens, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.2% 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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  377.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  63.7% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.8% higher

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