Cost of Living Calculator - Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 120.1% more expensive than Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $165,089 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
612% more expensive in Boston
than in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
Punxsutawney, PA vs Boston, MA
Compared to Punxsutawney, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  120.1% 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
  15.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  938.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% higher
  Commute
  73.0% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  35.6% higher

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