Boston, Massachusetts vs. West Fairlee, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Fairlee, Vermont is 37.4% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $31,291 in West Fairlee, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Fairlee, Vermont is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in West Fairlee
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. West Fairlee, VT
Compared to Boston, West Fairlee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.4% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  32.4% lower
  Health
  42.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.2% lower