Hanover, New Hampshire vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 9.5% more expensive than Hanover, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $54,747 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Hanover, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Hanover, New Hampshire
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
119% more expensive in Boston
than in Hanover, New Hampshire
Hanover, NH vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Hanover, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  119.7% higher
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.7% higher