Provo, Utah vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 41.1% more expensive than Provo, Utah.

You would need a salary of $25,402 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Provo, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Provo, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Boston
than in Provo, Utah
Provo, UT vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Provo, 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
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.5% higher
  Commute
  54.3% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.8% higher