Roeland Park, Kansas vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 59.1% more expensive than Roeland Park, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $119,346 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Roeland Park, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Roeland Park, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in Boston
than in Roeland Park, Kansas
Roeland Park, KS vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Roeland Park, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.1% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  195.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% higher
  Commute
  51.5% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.1% higher