Las Vegas, Nevada vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 38.2% more expensive than Las Vegas, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $131,288 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Las Vegas, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Boston
than in Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, NV vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Las Vegas, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.2% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.6% higher