Boston, Massachusetts vs. Mississippi State, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mississippi State, Mississippi is 38.5% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $46,154 in Mississippi State, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mississippi State, Mississippi is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Mississippi State
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Mississippi State, MS
Compared to Boston, Mississippi State is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.5% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% lower
  Commute
  47.8% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.2% lower