What is a pro or con of living in Boston, Massachusettscompared to Indianapolis, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 195% more expensive in Boston.

What salary do I need to live in Boston, Massachusetts copmared to Indianapolis, Indiana?

A salary of $67,000 in Indianapolis, Indiana should increase to $121,058 in Boston, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

INDIANAPOLIS vs. BOSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 80.7% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $121,058 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
195% more expensive in Boston
than in Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, IN vs. Boston, MA

Compared to Indianapolis, Boston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

80.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

19.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

321.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

29.5% higher

Commute

45.2% higher

Health

10.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

30.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Indianapolis, IN vs. Boston, MA

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