Farmingdale, New York vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 2.8% more expensive than Farmingdale, New York.

You would need a salary of $56,548 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmingdale, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Farmingdale, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Boston
than in Farmingdale, New York
Farmingdale, NY vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Farmingdale, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  20.7% lower
  Health
  28.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher