Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs West Ocean City, Maryland


The cost of living in West Ocean City, Maryland is 34.4% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $49,234 in West Ocean City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Ocean City, Maryland is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in West Ocean City
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs West Ocean City, MD
Compared to Boston, West Ocean City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.4% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  35.7% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% lower

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