Florala, Alabama vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 109.0% more expensive than Florala, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $156,744 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Florala, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Florala, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
485% more expensive in Boston
than in Florala, Alabama
Florala, AL vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Florala, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  109.0% 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
  21.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  684.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% higher
  Commute
  63.9% higher
  Health
  22.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  35.5% higher