Boston, Massachusetts vs. Wells, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wells, Minnesota is 55.8% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $22,099 in Wells, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wells, Minnesota is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Wells
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Wells, MN
Compared to Boston, Wells is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.8% 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
  17.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% lower
  Commute
  48.9% lower
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.6% lower