Ridgeland, Mississippi vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 74.3% more expensive than Ridgeland, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $122,023 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgeland, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Ridgeland, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
158% more expensive in Boston
than in Ridgeland, Mississippi
Ridgeland, MS vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Ridgeland, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.3% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  209.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.2% higher
  Commute
  66.6% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.7% higher