What is a pro or con of living in Downingtown, Pennsylvaniacompared to Boston, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 23% cheaper in Downingtown.

What salary do I need to live in Downingtown, Pennsylvania copmared to Boston, Massachusetts?

A salary of $164,000 in Boston, Massachusetts could decrease to $127,009 in Downingtown, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BOSTON vs. DOWNINGTOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Boston, Massachusetts vs. Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downingtown, Pennsylvania is 22.6% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $127,009 in Downingtown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Downingtown, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Downingtown
than in Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, MA vs. Downingtown, PA

Compared to Boston, Downingtown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

54.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.6% lower

Commute

28.7% lower

Health

17.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

12.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Boston, Massachusetts vs. Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Boston, MA vs. Downingtown, PA

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