Boston, Massachusetts vs. Ithaca, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ithaca, New York is 35.9% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $57,731 in Ithaca, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ithaca, New York is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Ithaca
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Ithaca, NY
Compared to Boston, Ithaca is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.9% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% lower
  Commute
  38.7% lower
  Health
  29.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.1% lower