Westford, Massachusetts vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 6.8% more expensive than Westford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $51,957 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Westford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Westford, Massachusetts
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
31% more expensive in Boston
than in Westford, Massachusetts
Westford, MA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Westford, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  31.0% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher