Boston, Massachusetts vs. Manchester, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manchester, Vermont is 29.9% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $701,434 in Manchester, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manchester, Vermont is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Manchester
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Manchester, VT
Compared to Boston, Manchester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  49.1% lower
  Health
  42.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.0% lower