Cost of Living Calculator - Harlingen, Texas vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 117.0% more expensive than Harlingen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $396,026 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Harlingen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Harlingen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
300% more expensive in Boston
than in Harlingen, Texas
Harlingen, TX vs Boston, MA
Compared to Harlingen, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  117.0% 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
  23.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  587.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.1% higher
  Commute
  80.8% higher
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  69.2% higher

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