Cost of Living Calculator - Lorain, Ohio vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 116.4% more expensive than Lorain, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $80 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lorain, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Lorain, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
478% more expensive in Boston
than in Lorain, Ohio
Lorain, OH vs Boston, MA
Compared to Lorain, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  116.4% 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
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  724.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.0% higher
  Commute
  80.5% higher
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.3% higher

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