Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 25.7% more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $62,869 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Boston
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Salt Lake City, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.1% higher
  Commute
  41.1% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.9% higher