Cost of Living Calculator - Carthage, Missouri vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 108.4% more expensive than Carthage, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $154,234 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Carthage, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Carthage, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
307% more expensive in Boston
than in Carthage, Missouri
Carthage, MO vs Boston, MA
Compared to Carthage, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  108.4% higher
      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
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  561.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  80.1% higher
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  48.6% higher

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