What is a pro or con of living in Steamboat Springs, Coloradocompared to Boston, Massachusetts?

Transportation is 48% cheaper in Steamboat Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Steamboat Springs, Colorado copmared to Boston, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Boston, Massachusetts could decrease to $47,881 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BOSTON vs. STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Boston, Massachusetts vs. Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Steamboat Springs, Colorado is 4.2% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $47,881 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Steamboat Springs, Colorado is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
48% cheaper in Steamboat Springs
than in Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, MA vs. Steamboat Springs, CO

Compared to Boston, Steamboat Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

1.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

16.6% lower

Commute

48.5% lower

Health

12.7% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

16.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Boston, Massachusetts vs. Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

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