Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Columbus, Mississippi


The cost of living in Columbus, Mississippi is 51.6% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $36,278 in Columbus, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Mississippi is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Columbus
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Columbus, MS
Compared to Boston, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.6% 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
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% lower
  Commute
  47.2% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.0% lower

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