Yonkers, New York vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 4.2% more expensive than Yonkers, New York.

You would need a salary of $78,159 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Yonkers, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Yonkers, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Boston
than in Yonkers, New York
Yonkers, NY vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Yonkers, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% lower
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  29.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher