Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs St. Paul, Alaska


The cost of living in St. Paul, Alaska is 27.2% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $54,563 in St. Paul, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Paul, Alaska is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in St. Paul
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs St. Paul, AK
Compared to Boston, St. Paul 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
  160.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  74.7% higher
  Commute
  43.2% lower
  Health
  44.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower

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