Boston, Massachusetts vs. Jenison, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jenison, Michigan is 38.9% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $73,377 in Jenison, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jenison, Michigan is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Jenison
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Jenison, MI
Compared to Boston, Jenison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.9% 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
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  26.7% lower
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.1% lower