Boston, Massachusetts vs. Queens, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queens, New York is 9.7% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $54,857 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Queens
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Queens, NY
Compared to Boston, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.0% higher
  Commute
  43.0% higher
  Health
  41.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower