Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Fort Washington, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania is 17.3% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $62,051 in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Fort Washington
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Fort Washington, PA
Compared to Boston, Fort Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  25.0% lower
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower

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