Old Lyme, Connecticut vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 20.3% more expensive than Old Lyme, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $240,627 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Old Lyme, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Old Lyme, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Boston
than in Old Lyme, Connecticut
Old Lyme, CT vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Old Lyme, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  13.0% higher
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% higher