Boston, Massachusetts vs. Thatcher, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thatcher, Arizona is 41.3% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $44,051 in Thatcher, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thatcher, Arizona is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Thatcher
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Thatcher, AZ
Compared to Boston, Thatcher is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.3% 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
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  44.8% lower
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.3% lower