Hartselle, Alabama vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 82.8% more expensive than Hartselle, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $137,128 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Hartselle, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Hartselle, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
220% more expensive in Boston
than in Hartselle, Alabama
Hartselle, AL vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Hartselle, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.8% 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
  18.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  362.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% higher
  Commute
  59.4% higher
  Health
  22.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  37.5% higher