What is a pro or con of living in Palmer Town, Massachusettscompared to Boston, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 65% cheaper in Palmer Town.

What salary do I need to live in Palmer Town, Massachusetts copmared to Boston, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Boston, Massachusetts could decrease to $30,248 in Palmer Town, Massachusetts (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. PALMER TOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Boston, Massachusetts vs. Palmer Town, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmer Town, Massachusetts is 39.5% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $30,248 in Palmer Town, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palmer Town, Massachusetts is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Palmer Town
than in Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, MA vs. Palmer Town, MA

Compared to Boston, Palmer Town is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

39.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

69.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

2.3% lower

Commute

27.2% lower

Health

1.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

21.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Boston, Massachusetts vs. Palmer Town, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Boston, MA vs. Palmer Town, MA

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