Pennington, New Jersey vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 22.8% more expensive than Pennington, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $61,409 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Pennington, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Pennington, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Boston
than in Pennington, New Jersey
Pennington, NJ vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Pennington, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  29.2% higher
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.7% higher