Kearny, New Jersey vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 21.9% more expensive than Kearny, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $60,970 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Kearny, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Kearny, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Boston
than in Kearny, New Jersey
Kearny, NJ vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Kearny, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% higher