Cost of Living Calculator - Merriam, Kansas vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 63.4% more expensive than Merriam, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $81,683 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Merriam, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Merriam, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
140% more expensive in Boston
than in Merriam, Kansas
Merriam, KS vs Boston, MA
Compared to Merriam, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.4% 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
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  194.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% higher
  Commute
  58.6% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% higher

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