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Cost of Living Calculator - Houston, Texas vs Boston, Massachusetts
The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is
60.6%
more expensive
than Houston, Texas.
You would need a salary of
$48,188
in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is
more expensive
than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in Boston
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs Boston, MA
Compared to Houston, Boston is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
60.6% higher
Child Care
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Food
13.6% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
224.9% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
21.0% higher
Commute
10.8% higher
Health
5.7% lower
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Personal
28.6% higher
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