Nome, Alaska vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 32.0% more expensive than Nome, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $66,007 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Nome, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Nome, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Boston
than in Nome, Alaska
Nome, AK vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Nome, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  41.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.3% lower
  Commute
  84.9% higher
  Health
  30.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher