Midland Park, New Jersey vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 11.0% more expensive than Midland Park, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $55,499 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Midland Park, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Midland Park, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Boston
than in Midland Park, New Jersey
Midland Park, NJ vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Midland Park, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher