Boston, IN Cost of Living


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Boston cost of living score
70.6
Less expensive
29.4% lower
than the US average
15.7% lower
than the Indiana average
Boston, Indiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 70.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 29.4% lower than the U.S. average and 15.7% higher than the average for Indiana.

Boston, IN

Housing costs in Boston?
A typical home costs $88,100, which is 73.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 60.2% less expensive than the average Indiana home, at $221,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Boston costs $740 per month, which is 48.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 32.4% cheaper than the state average of $980.

Can I afford Boston?
To live comfortably in Boston, Indiana, a minimum annual income of $16,920 for a family, and $22,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Boston?
The cost of living in Boston, IN is fairly reasonable compared to many other cities in the US. The median home value in 2018 was $135,400, which is 4.2% lower than the national average. Additionally, the median household income was $57,375 and the median rent was just $823 per month. These figures combine to make living in Boston quite affordable for many people. The cost of goods and services are also relatively low making it a great place for anyone looking for an affordable place to live or raise a family.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBostonIndianaUnited States
  70.683.7100.0
  91.692.9100
  96.394.4100.0
  33.663.8100.0
  $88,100$221,600$338,100
  97.4%97.2%100.0%
  67.685.4100.0
  71.2102.0100.0

   100=National Average

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