Lima, Ohio vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 111.0% more expensive than Lima, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $164,583 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lima, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Lima, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
439% more expensive in Boston
than in Lima, Ohio
Lima, OH vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Lima, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  111.0% 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
  26.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,257.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% higher
  Commute
  85.1% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.3% higher