Livonia, Michigan vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 55.6% more expensive than Livonia, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $116,684 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Livonia, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Livonia, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in Boston
than in Livonia, Michigan
Livonia, MI vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Livonia, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.6% 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
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  188.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% higher
  Commute
  6.9% higher
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.8% higher