Auburn, Washington vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 15.7% more expensive than Auburn, Washington.

You would need a salary of $6,941 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Auburn, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Boston
than in Auburn, Washington
Auburn, WA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Auburn, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  58.9% higher
  Commute
  9.0% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher