Ayer, Massachusetts vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 26.3% more expensive than Ayer, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $63,128 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Ayer, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Ayer, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Boston
than in Ayer, Massachusetts
Ayer, MA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Ayer, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.3% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  19.2% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher