Wallingford, Connecticut vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 38.1% more expensive than Wallingford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $103,832 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Wallingford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Wallingford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Boston
than in Wallingford, Connecticut
Wallingford, CT vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Wallingford, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.1% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  139.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  25.8% higher
  Health
  25.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher