Cost of Living Calculator - Lanham, Maryland vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 27.6% more expensive than Lanham, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $95,715 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lanham, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Lanham, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Boston
than in Lanham, Maryland
Lanham, MD vs Boston, MA
Compared to Lanham, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher

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