Cost of Living Calculator - Meridian, Idaho vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 29.5% more expensive than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $45,774 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Boston
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs Boston, MA
Compared to Meridian, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.3% higher
  Commute
  45.8% higher
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  33.0% higher

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