What is a pro or con of living in Boston, Massachusettscompared to Flagstaff, Arizona?

Median Home Cost is 16% more expensive in Boston.

What salary do I need to live in Boston, Massachusetts copmared to Flagstaff, Arizona?

A salary of $113,000 in Flagstaff, Arizona should increase to $146,034 in Boston, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FLAGSTAFF vs. BOSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Flagstaff, Arizona vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 29.2% more expensive than Flagstaff, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $146,034 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Flagstaff, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Boston
than in Flagstaff, Arizona

Flagstaff, AZ vs. Boston, MA

Compared to Flagstaff, Boston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

29.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

57.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.2% higher

Commute

68.1% higher

Health

21.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

29.4% higher

Cost of Food

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