Prescott, Arizona vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 25.6% more expensive than Prescott, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $81,034 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Prescott, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Prescott, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Boston
than in Prescott, Arizona
Prescott, AZ vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Prescott, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% higher
  Commute
  59.0% higher
  Health
  30.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  33.4% higher