Cost of Living Calculator - Plainfield, Indiana vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 63.9% more expensive than Plainfield, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $122,917 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Plainfield, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in Boston
than in Plainfield, Indiana
Plainfield, IN vs Boston, MA
Compared to Plainfield, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.9% 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
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  224.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% higher
  Commute
  51.1% higher
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.0% higher

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