South Lyon, Michigan vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 32.6% more expensive than South Lyon, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $66,292 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lyon, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than South Lyon, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Boston
than in South Lyon, Michigan
South Lyon, MI vs. Boston, MA
Compared to South Lyon, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.6% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% higher
  Commute
  7.5% higher
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% higher