De Soto, Kansas vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 49.7% more expensive than De Soto, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $74,829 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in De Soto, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than De Soto, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Boston
than in De Soto, Kansas
De Soto, KS vs. Boston, MA
Compared to De Soto, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.7% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  39.0% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% higher