What is a pro or con of living in New York, New Yorkcompared to Boston, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 3% more expensive in New York.

What salary do I need to live in New York, New York copmared to Boston, Massachusetts?

A salary of $34,000 in Boston, Massachusetts should increase to $37,369 in New York, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BOSTON vs. NEW YORK
Cost of Living Comparison

Boston, Massachusetts vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 9.9% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $37,369 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in New York
than in Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, MA vs. New York, NY

Compared to Boston, New York is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

12.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

28.9% higher

Commute

37.4% higher

Health

42.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Boston, Massachusetts vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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