Boston, Massachusetts vs. La Plata, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Plata, Missouri is 52.4% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $35,691 in La Plata, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Plata, Missouri is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in La Plata
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. La Plata, MO
Compared to Boston, La Plata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.4% 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
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% lower
  Commute
  47.6% lower
  Health
  31.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.1% lower

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