Boston, Massachusetts vs. Waco, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waco, Texas is 48.6% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $25,717 in Waco, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waco, Texas is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Waco
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Waco, TX
Compared to Boston, Waco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.6% 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
  17.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% lower
  Commute
  45.1% lower
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.3% lower