Boston, Massachusetts vs. Maryland City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Maryland City, Maryland is 28.2% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $35,887 in Maryland City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Maryland City, Maryland is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Maryland City
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Maryland City, MD
Compared to Boston, Maryland City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  19.0% lower
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower