What is a pro or con of living in Boston, Massachusettscompared to Platteville, Wisconsin?

Median Home Cost is 206% more expensive in Boston.

What salary do I need to live in Boston, Massachusetts copmared to Platteville, Wisconsin?

A salary of $100,000 in Platteville, Wisconsin should increase to $189,149 in Boston, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PLATTEVILLE vs. BOSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Platteville, Wisconsin vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 89.1% more expensive than Platteville, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $189,149 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Platteville, Wisconsin.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Platteville, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
206% more expensive in Boston
than in Platteville, Wisconsin

Platteville, WI vs. Boston, MA

Compared to Platteville, Boston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

89.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

263.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

17.7% higher

Commute

91.8% higher

Health

10.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

35.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Platteville, Wisconsin vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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