Westport, Massachusetts vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 27.5% more expensive than Westport, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $98,186 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Westport, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Westport, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Boston
than in Westport, Massachusetts
Westport, MA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Westport, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  43.7% higher
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.2% higher