Wichita, Kansas vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 88.0% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $84,596 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
280% more expensive in Boston
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Wichita, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.0% 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
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  366.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  63.9% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.7% higher