Shelby, Michigan vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 102.6% more expensive than Shelby, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $100,948 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelby, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Shelby, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
259% more expensive in Boston
than in Shelby, Michigan
Shelby, MI vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Shelby, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  102.6% 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
  20.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  531.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% higher
  Commute
  61.3% higher
  Health
  11.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  37.3% higher

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