Boston, Massachusetts vs. Seward, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seward, Alaska is 34.3% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $32,855 in Seward, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seward, Alaska is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Seward
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Seward, AK
Compared to Boston, Seward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.3% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  40.7% lower
  Health
  44.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower