Cost of Living Calculator - Penelope, Texas vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 123.6% more expensive than Penelope, Texas.

You would need a salary of $111,841 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Penelope, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Penelope, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
290% more expensive in Boston
than in Penelope, Texas
Penelope, TX vs Boston, MA
Compared to Penelope, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  123.6% 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
  20.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,397.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  58.6% higher
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  36.9% higher

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