What is a pro or con of living in Boston, Massachusettscompared to Montpelier, Vermont?

Median Home Cost is 116% more expensive in Boston.

What salary do I need to live in Boston, Massachusetts copmared to Montpelier, Vermont?

A salary of $58,000 in Montpelier, Vermont should increase to $89,150 in Boston, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MONTPELIER vs. BOSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Montpelier, Vermont vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 53.7% more expensive than Montpelier, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $89,150 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Montpelier, Vermont.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Montpelier, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Boston
than in Montpelier, Vermont

Montpelier, VT vs. Boston, MA

Compared to Montpelier, Boston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

53.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

140.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.7% higher

Commute

96.7% higher

Health

30.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

26.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Montpelier, Vermont vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Montpelier, VT vs. Boston, MA

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