Boston, Massachusetts vs. Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin is 46.9% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $26,565 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Beaver Dam
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Beaver Dam, WI
Compared to Boston, Beaver Dam is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.9% 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
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  47.0% lower
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.2% lower