Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Happy, Texas


The cost of living in Happy, Texas is 51.5% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $24,250 in Happy, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Happy, Texas is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Happy
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Happy, TX
Compared to Boston, Happy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.5% 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
  19.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  39.9% lower
  Health
  30.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.8% lower

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