Cost of living in Boston, MA
Cost of living breakdown for Boston, MA.
- Overall index
- 155
- Rent
- 175
- Home price
- 185
- Utilities
- 118
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Boston, MA
Latitude: 42.3601
Longitude: -71.0589
Cost breakdown by category
100 represents the estimated US average. Values are illustrative and intended for comparison only.
| Category | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | Blended index across major categories |
| Rent | 175 | Typical monthly rent for comparable housing |
| Home price | 185 | Estimated purchase prices |
| Utilities | 118 | Electricity, gas, water, basic internet |
| Groceries | 135 | Everyday food and household items |
| Transportation | 132 | Gas, transit passes, basic car costs |
| Healthcare | 125 | Routine care and insurance estimates |
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Estimate monthly costs in Boston, MA using the overall index of 155.
Estimated monthly cost
$6,045
Remaining amount
$955
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Cost of Living Analysis: Boston, MA
Boston features a calculated overall cost-of-living index of 155, which is 55% above the U.S. baseline. Category cost indexes include rental housing at 175 (75% above the U.S. baseline), median home prices at 185 (85% above the U.S. baseline), utilities at 118 (18% above the U.S. baseline), groceries at 135 (35% above the U.S. baseline), public/private transit at 132 (32% above the U.S. baseline), and local healthcare services at 125 (25% above the U.S. baseline).