Boston, Massachusetts vs. Merrimack, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merrimack, New Hampshire is 25.4% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $34,305 in Merrimack, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merrimack, New Hampshire is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Merrimack
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Merrimack, NH
Compared to Boston, Merrimack is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  28.7% lower
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower