Boston, Massachusetts vs. Boca Raton, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boca Raton, Florida is 21.3% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $76,780 in Boca Raton, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boca Raton, Florida is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Boca Raton
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Boca Raton, FL
Compared to Boston, Boca Raton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% lower
  Commute
  6.8% lower
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% lower