Boston, Massachusetts vs. Fall River, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fall River, Massachusetts is 33.2% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $64,146 in Fall River, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fall River, Massachusetts is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Fall River
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Fall River, MA
Compared to Boston, Fall River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  34.7% lower
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.7% lower