Waterbury, Connecticut vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 56.4% more expensive than Waterbury, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $62,548 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterbury, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Waterbury, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
209% more expensive in Boston
than in Waterbury, Connecticut
Waterbury, CT vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Waterbury, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.4% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  408.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  21.5% higher
  Health
  25.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher