New York, New York vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 9.0% cheaper than New York, New York.

You would need a salary of $409,389 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in New York, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than New York, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Boston
than in New York, New York
New York, NY vs. Boston, MA
Compared to New York, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% lower
      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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.4% lower
  Commute
  27.2% lower
  Health
  29.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher

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