Boston, Massachusetts vs. Elkhart, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elkhart, Indiana is 47.9% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $26,043 in Elkhart, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elkhart, Indiana is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Elkhart
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Elkhart, IN
Compared to Boston, Elkhart is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.9% 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
  17.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% lower
  Commute
  41.3% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.2% lower