Dayton, Ohio vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 115.8% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $155,342 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
527% more expensive in Boston
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Dayton, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  115.8% 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
  19.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,090.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  62.5% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.0% higher