Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Brownsville, Oregon


The cost of living in Brownsville, Oregon is 32.5% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $33,735 in Brownsville, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brownsville, Oregon is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Brownsville
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Brownsville, OR
Compared to Boston, Brownsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.3% lower
  Commute
  28.8% lower
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.6% lower

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