New Castle, Delaware vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 59.0% more expensive than New Castle, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $174,987 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in New Castle, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than New Castle, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
184% more expensive in Boston
than in New Castle, Delaware
New Castle, DE vs. Boston, MA
Compared to New Castle, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.0% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  238.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  33.3% higher
  Health
  20.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% higher