Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Shungnak, Alaska


The cost of living in Shungnak, Alaska is 31.7% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $51,243 in Shungnak, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shungnak, Alaska is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Shungnak
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Shungnak, AK
Compared to Boston, Shungnak is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% 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
  61.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  117.3% higher
  Commute
  44.3% lower
  Health
  44.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower

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