Boston, Massachusetts vs. New Haven, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Haven, Connecticut is 31.2% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $89,407 in New Haven, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Haven, Connecticut is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in New Haven
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. New Haven, CT
Compared to Boston, New Haven is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.2% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  16.8% lower
  Health
  34.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower

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