Boston, Massachusetts vs. Barnstable Town, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Barnstable Town, Massachusetts is 17.6% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $41,199 in Barnstable Town, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Barnstable Town, Massachusetts is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Barnstable Town
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Barnstable Town, MA
Compared to Boston, Barnstable Town is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  27.9% lower
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower