Bel Air South, Maryland vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 45.4% more expensive than Bel Air South, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $218,104 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Bel Air South, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Bel Air South, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Boston
than in Bel Air South, Maryland
Bel Air South, MD vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Bel Air South, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.4% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  112.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  21.8% higher
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% higher