Chevy Chase, Maryland vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 29.7% cheaper than Chevy Chase, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $35,151 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Chevy Chase, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Chevy Chase, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Boston
than in Chevy Chase, Maryland
Chevy Chase, MD vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Chevy Chase, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  0.0% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.4% higher