Dover, New Hampshire vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 44.0% more expensive than Dover, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $43,211 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Dover, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Boston
than in Dover, New Hampshire
Dover, NH vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Dover, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.0% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  56.9% higher
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.1% higher