East Hartford, Connecticut vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 54.2% more expensive than East Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $115,628 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in East Hartford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than East Hartford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
172% more expensive in Boston
than in East Hartford, Connecticut
East Hartford, CT vs. Boston, MA
Compared to East Hartford, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.2% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  268.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  24.2% higher
  Health
  21.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher