Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Centralia, Washington


The cost of living in Centralia, Washington is 38.9% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $50,143 in Centralia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Centralia, Washington is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Centralia
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Centralia, WA
Compared to Boston, Centralia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.9% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.0% lower
  Commute
  37.5% lower
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.3% lower

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