Boston, Massachusetts vs. Miami, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Miami, Florida is 20.2% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $43,068 in Miami, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Miami, Florida is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Miami
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Miami, FL
Compared to Boston, Miami is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% lower
  Commute
  9.6% higher
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% lower