Cost of Living Calculator - Muscle Shoals, Alabama vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 85.0% more expensive than Muscle Shoals, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $138,784 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Muscle Shoals, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
196% more expensive in Boston
than in Muscle Shoals, Alabama
Muscle Shoals, AL vs Boston, MA
Compared to Muscle Shoals, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.0% 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
  17.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  341.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% higher
  Commute
  64.5% higher
  Health
  24.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  33.5% higher

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