Kingston, New York vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 42.3% more expensive than Kingston, New York.

You would need a salary of $36,998 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Kingston, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Kingston, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
192% more expensive in Boston
than in Kingston, New York
Kingston, NY vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Kingston, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.3% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  252.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  30.1% higher
  Health
  28.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.6% higher