Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs University Place, Washington


The cost of living in University Place, Washington is 14.7% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $42,634 in University Place, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, University Place, Washington is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in University Place
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs University Place, WA
Compared to Boston, University Place is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.0% lower
  Commute
  10.8% lower
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower

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