Boston, Massachusetts vs. Key West, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Key West, Florida is 1.4% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $73,924 in Key West, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Key West, Florida is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
37% cheaper in Key West
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Key West, FL
Compared to Boston, Key West is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% lower
  Commute
  47.4% lower
  Health
  81.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% lower