Damascus, Maryland vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 21.1% more expensive than Damascus, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $163,449 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Damascus, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Damascus, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Boston
than in Damascus, Maryland
Damascus, MD vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Damascus, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% higher
  Commute
  8.6% lower
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.5% higher