Boxborough, Massachusetts vs. Rochester, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, New York is 41.2% cheaper than Boxborough, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $29,420 in Rochester, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Boxborough, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, New York is cheaper than Boxborough, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Rochester
than in Boxborough, Massachusetts
Boxborough, MA vs. Rochester, NY
Compared to Boxborough, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.2% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  16.7% lower
  Health
  20.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower