Babylon, New York vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 17.0% more expensive than Babylon, New York.

You would need a salary of $152,113 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Babylon, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Babylon, New York
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
42% more expensive in Boston
than in Babylon, New York
Babylon, NY vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Babylon, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  16.7% higher
  Health
  28.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.7% higher