Houston, Texas vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 60.6% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $1,219,091 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
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  60.6% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  224.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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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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