Chambersburg, Pennsylvania vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 76.9% more expensive than Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $88,466 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
170% more expensive in Boston
than in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Chambersburg, PA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Chambersburg, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.9% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  304.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% higher
  Commute
  80.3% higher
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.5% higher