Boston Wins
5
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
London Wins
1
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
88
Boston
vs
100
London
Boston is 12 pts cheaper
Rent
90
Boston
vs
100
London
Boston is 10 pts cheaper
Groceries
92
Boston
vs
100
London
Boston is 8 pts cheaper
Restaurants
95
Boston
vs
100
London
Boston is 5 pts cheaper
Transport
85
Boston
vs
100
London
Boston is 15 pts cheaper
Utilities
110
Boston
vs
100
London
London is 10 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in London to match a Boston salary
| Salary in Boston | Equivalent in London | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $56,818 | $6,818 more |
| $75,000 | $85,227 | $10,227 more |
| $100,000 | $113,636 | $13,636 more |
| $125,000 | $142,045 | $17,045 more |
| $150,000 | $170,455 | $20,455 more |
| $200,000 | $227,273 | $27,273 more |
Boston vs London: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 12%. Boston is the more affordable option.
Rent: Boston has a rent index of 90, while London has 100.
Average Salaries: Boston: $5,200/month vs London: $3,800/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Boston wins 5, while London wins 1.
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