Waco, Texas vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 94.4% more expensive than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $141,929 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Waco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
214% more expensive in Boston
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Waco, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.4% 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
  20.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  393.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% higher
  Commute
  82.3% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  37.5% higher