What is a pro or con of living in Upper Merion, Pennsylvaniacompared to Boston, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 31% cheaper in Upper Merion.

What salary do I need to live in Upper Merion, Pennsylvania copmared to Boston, Massachusetts?

A salary of $215,000 in Boston, Massachusetts could decrease to $158,797 in Upper Merion, Pennsylvania (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. UPPER MERION
Cost of Living Comparison

Boston, Massachusetts vs. Upper Merion, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Upper Merion, Pennsylvania is 26.1% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $158,797 in Upper Merion, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Upper Merion, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Upper Merion
than in Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, MA vs. Upper Merion, PA

Compared to Boston, Upper Merion is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

46.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.1% lower

Commute

26.3% lower

Health

12.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

13.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Boston, Massachusetts vs. Upper Merion, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Boston, MA vs. Upper Merion, PA

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