Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Arvada, Colorado


The cost of living in Arvada, Colorado is 14.1% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $64,390 in Arvada, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arvada, Colorado is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Arvada
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Arvada, CO
Compared to Boston, Arvada is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% lower
  Commute
  11.1% lower
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower

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