Boston, Massachusetts vs. Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania is 39.6% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $51,310 in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Mount Pocono
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Mount Pocono, PA
Compared to Boston, Mount Pocono is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.6% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% lower
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.7% lower