San Antonio, Texas vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 70.8% more expensive than San Antonio, Texas.

You would need a salary of $305,775 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in San Antonio, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than San Antonio, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in Boston
than in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, TX vs. Boston, MA
Compared to San Antonio, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.8% 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
  21.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  243.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.1% higher
  Commute
  32.7% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  34.1% higher