Cost of Living Calculator - Columbus, Texas vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 79.4% more expensive than Columbus, Texas.

You would need a salary of $125,628 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Columbus, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in Boston
than in Columbus, Texas
Columbus, TX vs Boston, MA
Compared to Columbus, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.4% 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
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  213.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% higher
  Commute
  87.0% higher
  Health
  22.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.1% higher

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.