Cost of Living Calculator - Tumwater, Washington vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 40.7% more expensive than Tumwater, Washington.

You would need a salary of $132,994 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Tumwater, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Tumwater, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Boston
than in Tumwater, Washington
Tumwater, WA vs Boston, MA
Compared to Tumwater, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.7% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  57.4% higher
  Commute
  44.0% higher
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.7% higher

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