Boston, Massachusetts vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 44.3% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $216,493 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Manhattan, NY
Compared to Boston, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.3% higher
      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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.7% higher
  Commute
  22.2% higher
  Health
  39.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% higher