Cost of Living Calculator - Homer, Alaska vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 45.7% more expensive than Homer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $109,259 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Homer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Homer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Boston
than in Homer, Alaska
Homer, AK vs Boston, MA
Compared to Homer, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.7% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  96.4% higher
  Health
  30.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher

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