Johnson City, Tennessee vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 87.3% more expensive than Johnson City, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $84,286 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Johnson City, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
181% more expensive in Boston
than in Johnson City, Tennessee
Johnson City, TN vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Johnson City, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.3% 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
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  304.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.2% higher
  Commute
  79.3% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  33.2% higher