Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Charlestown, Maryland


The cost of living in Charlestown, Maryland is 33.5% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $39,898 in Charlestown, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlestown, Maryland is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Charlestown
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Charlestown, MD
Compared to Boston, Charlestown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  8.4% lower
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% lower

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