Boston, Massachusetts vs. Oil City, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oil City, Pennsylvania is 56.7% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $21,643 in Oil City, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oil City, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Oil City
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Oil City, PA
Compared to Boston, Oil City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.7% 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
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% lower
  Commute
  40.6% lower
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.6% lower