What is a pro or con of living in Boston, Massachusettscompared to State College, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 84% more expensive in Boston.

What salary do I need to live in Boston, Massachusetts copmared to State College, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $49,000 in State College, Pennsylvania should increase to $74,867 in Boston, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

STATE COLLEGE vs. BOSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

State College, Pennsylvania vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 52.8% more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $74,867 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Boston
than in State College, Pennsylvania

State College, PA vs. Boston, MA

Compared to State College, Boston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

52.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

83.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

29.2% higher

Commute

81.5% higher

Health

28.8% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

30.1% higher

Cost of Food

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State College, Pennsylvania vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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State College, PA vs. Boston, MA

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