What is a pro or con of living in Boston, Massachusettscompared to North Kansas City, Missouri?

Median Home Cost is 216% more expensive in Boston.

What salary do I need to live in Boston, Massachusetts copmared to North Kansas City, Missouri?

A salary of $170,000 in North Kansas City, Missouri should increase to $310,452 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.

NORTH KANSAS CITY vs. BOSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

North Kansas City, Missouri vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 82.6% more expensive than North Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $310,452 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in North Kansas City, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than North Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
216% more expensive in Boston
than in North Kansas City, Missouri

North Kansas City, MO vs. Boston, MA

Compared to North Kansas City, Boston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

82.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

15.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

310.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

16.6% higher

Commute

70.3% higher

Health

14.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

26.9% higher

Cost of Food

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North Kansas City, Missouri vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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North Kansas City, MO vs. Boston, MA

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