Kentucky, Kansas vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 79.0% more expensive than Kentucky, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $146,777 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Kentucky, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Kentucky, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
203% more expensive in Boston
than in Kentucky, Kansas
Kentucky, KS vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Kentucky, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.0% 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
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  317.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  39.8% higher
  Health
  16.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.0% higher

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