Lincoln, Rhode Island vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 28.7% more expensive than Lincoln, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $160,864 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Lincoln, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Boston
than in Lincoln, Rhode Island
Lincoln, RI vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Lincoln, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  26.0% higher
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher