Boston, Massachusetts vs. Lakeside, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakeside, Colorado is 15.9% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $42,047 in Lakeside, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakeside, Colorado is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
29% cheaper in Lakeside
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Lakeside, CO
Compared to Boston, Lakeside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% lower
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower