Dartmouth, Massachusetts vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 30.6% more expensive than Dartmouth, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $65,277 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Dartmouth, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Dartmouth, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Boston
than in Dartmouth, Massachusetts
Dartmouth, MA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Dartmouth, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  45.3% higher
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.0% higher