Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs South Beach, Florida


The cost of living in South Beach, Florida is 3.1% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $92,757 in South Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Beach, Florida is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in South Beach
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs South Beach, FL
Compared to Boston, South Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% higher
      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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% lower
  Commute
  29.5% lower
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% lower

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