Cost of Living Calculator - Decatur, Indiana vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 103.2% more expensive than Decatur, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $107,695 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Decatur, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
256% more expensive in Boston
than in Decatur, Indiana
Decatur, IN vs Boston, MA
Compared to Decatur, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  103.2% 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
  21.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  364.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% higher
  Commute
  97.9% higher
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  37.5% higher

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