Knoxville, Pennsylvania vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 83.7% more expensive than Knoxville, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $165,341 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Knoxville, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
324% more expensive in Boston
than in Knoxville, Pennsylvania
Knoxville, PA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Knoxville, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.7% 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
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  664.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% higher
  Commute
  28.2% higher
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.8% higher