Phoenix, Arizona vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 41.1% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $70,561 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Boston
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Phoenix, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% 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
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  151.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% higher
  Commute
  11.8% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.0% higher