Plainfield, Connecticut vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 54.9% more expensive than Plainfield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $240,172 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Plainfield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
155% more expensive in Boston
than in Plainfield, Connecticut
Plainfield, CT vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Plainfield, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.9% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  214.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  28.5% higher
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.8% higher