Miami, Florida vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 25.3% more expensive than Miami, Florida.

You would need a salary of $71,436 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Miami, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Miami, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Boston
than in Miami, Florida
Miami, FL vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Miami, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% higher
  Commute
  8.8% lower
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.2% higher