Boston, Massachusetts vs. Nantucket, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nantucket, Massachusetts is 67.9% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $83,931 in Nantucket, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nantucket, Massachusetts is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
280% more expensive in Nantucket
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Nantucket, MA
Compared to Boston, Nantucket is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.9% higher
      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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  158.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  48.0% lower
  Health
  33.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower