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DETROIT vs. BOSTON
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Detroit, Michigan vs. Boston, Massachusetts
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is
72.9%
more expensive
than Detroit, Michigan.
You would need a salary of
$147,001
in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is
more expensive
than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
816% more expensive in Boston
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Detroit, Boston is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
72.9% higher
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Renter
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Food
25.2% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
1,023.3% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
30.2% higher
Commute
26.1% lower
Health
9.7% higher
Taxes
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Personal
33.2% higher
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