Cost of Living in Boston, MA

174.7

Very Expensive · National average is 100

CITY A

CITY B

$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

Some values estimated

Studio	1 BR	2 BR	3 BR	4 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.