Redmond, Washington vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 20.6% cheaper than Redmond, Washington.

You would need a salary of $46,028 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Redmond, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Redmond, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Boston
than in Redmond, Washington
Redmond, WA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Redmond, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  63.8% higher
  Commute
  3.0% higher
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher