Boston, Massachusetts vs. Kelso, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kelso, Washington is 35.7% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $32,138 in Kelso, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kelso, Washington is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Kelso
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Kelso, WA
Compared to Boston, Kelso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.7% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.5% lower
  Commute
  31.1% lower
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.5% lower