Memphis, Tennessee vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 97.9% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $74,226 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
342% more expensive in Boston
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Memphis, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.9% 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
  19.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  602.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.3% higher
  Commute
  39.5% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  46.5% higher