Boston, Massachusetts vs. Rensselaer, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rensselaer, New York is 38.9% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $30,541 in Rensselaer, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rensselaer, New York is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Rensselaer
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Rensselaer, NY
Compared to Boston, Rensselaer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.9% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  29.5% lower
  Health
  30.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% lower

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