Murray, Kentucky vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 99.5% more expensive than Murray, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $179,532 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Murray, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Murray, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
301% more expensive in Boston
than in Murray, Kentucky
Murray, KY vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Murray, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  99.5% 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
  21.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  342.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% higher
  Commute
  99.7% higher
  Health
  22.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  35.9% higher