Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Atchison, Kansas


The cost of living in Atchison, Kansas is 53.5% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $34,400 in Atchison, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atchison, Kansas is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Atchison
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Atchison, KS
Compared to Boston, Atchison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.5% 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
  16.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  49.9% lower
  Health
  18.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.8% lower

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