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DALLAS vs. BOSTON
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Dallas, Texas vs. Boston, Massachusetts
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is
51.9%
more expensive
than Dallas, Texas.
You would need a salary of
$53,158
in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is
more expensive
than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Boston
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Dallas, Boston is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
51.9% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
12.4% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
180.5% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
16.8% higher
Commute
12.6% higher
Health
8.6% lower
Taxes
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Personal
22.7% higher
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