Leicester, Massachusetts vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 42.3% more expensive than Leicester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $175,383 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Leicester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Leicester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Boston
than in Leicester, Massachusetts
Leicester, MA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Leicester, 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  135.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  32.6% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.0% higher