Boston, Massachusetts vs. Texas, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Texas, Pennsylvania is 45.2% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $43,807 in Texas, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Texas, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Texas
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Texas, PA
Compared to Boston, Texas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.2% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  38.3% lower
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.7% lower