Seattle, Washington vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 8.6% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $150,840 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Boston
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Seattle, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  69.8% higher
  Commute
  4.1% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  7.5% higher
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