Boston, Massachusetts vs. Rutland, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rutland, Vermont is 42.3% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $28,846 in Rutland, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rutland, Vermont is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Rutland
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Rutland, VT
Compared to Boston, Rutland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.3% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  52.0% lower
  Health
  42.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.0% lower