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Cost of Living in Boston, MA

174.7
Very Expensive · National average is 100

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$89,212
Median Income
$1,981/mo
Median Rent
$684,900
Median Home
665,945
Population

Cost Breakdown

🏠Housing
186.2
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🛒Groceries
162.9
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🚗Transportation
160.6
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🏥Healthcare
158.3
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
⚡Utilities
171
0Nat'l Avg (100)200

Fair Market Rents (HUD)

Some values estimated
Studio1 BR2 BR3 BR4 BR
$1,545
est.
$1,743
est.
$1,981$2,536
est.
$2,892
est.

Est. values are derived from the census median rent using national HUD bedroom ratios. Actual HUD Fair Market Rents may differ.

Nearby Cities

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Revere, MA
Expensive
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Somerville, MA
Very Expensive
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