Boston, Massachusetts vs. Staples, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Staples, Minnesota is 51.9% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $48,110 in Staples, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Staples, Minnesota is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Staples
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Staples, MN
Compared to Boston, Staples is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.9% 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
  16.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.8% lower
  Commute
  41.0% lower
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.3% lower