Ypsilanti, Michigan vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 60.5% more expensive than Ypsilanti, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $120,345 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Ypsilanti, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in Boston
than in Ypsilanti, Michigan
Ypsilanti, MI vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Ypsilanti, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.5% 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
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  170.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% higher
  Commute
  25.6% higher
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  35.6% higher