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

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 59.3% more expensive than Washington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $119,493 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, Massachusetts.
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• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Washington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Boston
than in Washington, Massachusetts
Washington, MA vs Boston, MA
Compared to Washington, Boston is:
  Homeowner
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  59.3% higher
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  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  76.2% higher
  Health
  10.7% lower
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  Personal
  22.3% higher
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