What is a pro or con of living in Boston, Massachusettscompared to Johnstown, Colorado?

Median Home Cost is 30% more expensive in Boston.

What salary do I need to live in Boston, Massachusetts copmared to Johnstown, Colorado?

A salary of $136,000 in Johnstown, Colorado should increase to $180,783 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.

JOHNSTOWN vs. BOSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Johnstown, Colorado vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 32.9% more expensive than Johnstown, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $180,783 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnstown, Colorado.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Boston
than in Johnstown, Colorado

Johnstown, CO vs. Boston, MA

Compared to Johnstown, Boston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

32.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

67.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

21.0% higher

Commute

28.2% higher

Health

2.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

29.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Johnstown, Colorado vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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