Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Richardson, Texas


The cost of living in Richardson, Texas is 27.2% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $77,913 in Richardson, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richardson, Texas is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Richardson
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Richardson, TX
Compared to Boston, Richardson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  14.9% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% lower

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