Queens, New York vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 8.9% cheaper than Queens, New York.

You would need a salary of $68,360 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Queens, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Boston
than in Queens, New York
Queens, NY vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Queens, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% lower
      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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.9% lower
  Commute
  30.1% lower
  Health
  29.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher