Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Kensington, Maryland


The cost of living in Kensington, Maryland is 1.2% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $74,071 in Kensington, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kensington, Maryland is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Miscellaneous is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Miscellaneous
22% cheaper in Kensington
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Kensington, MD
Compared to Boston, Kensington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  1.2% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.2% lower

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