Winter Haven, Florida vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 72.7% more expensive than Winter Haven, Florida.

You would need a salary of $86,374 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Winter Haven, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Winter Haven, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Boston
than in Winter Haven, Florida
Winter Haven, FL vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Winter Haven, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.7% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  266.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  44.8% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  37.9% higher