Long Island, Kansas vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 137.5% more expensive than Long Island, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $178,096 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Island, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Long Island, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
462% more expensive in Boston
than in Long Island, Kansas
Long Island, KS vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Long Island, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  137.5% 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
  25.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,935.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  107.9% higher
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.0% higher