Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Alachua, Florida


The cost of living in Alachua, Florida is 38.5% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $67,694 in Alachua, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alachua, Florida is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Alachua
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Alachua, FL
Compared to Boston, Alachua is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.5% lower
      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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  27.9% lower
  Health
  20.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.3% lower

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