Boston Wins
4
of 6 categories
Tied
1
categories
Paris Wins
1
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
88
Boston
vs
105
Paris
Boston is 17 pts cheaper
Rent
90
Boston
vs
115
Paris
Boston is 25 pts cheaper
Groceries
92
Boston
vs
92
Paris
Same cost
Restaurants
95
Boston
vs
98
Paris
Boston is 3 pts cheaper
Transport
85
Boston
vs
88
Paris
Boston is 3 pts cheaper
Utilities
110
Boston
vs
95
Paris
Paris is 15 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Paris to match a Boston salary
| Salary in Boston | Equivalent in Paris | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $59,659 | $9,659 more |
| $75,000 | $89,489 | $14,489 more |
| $100,000 | $119,318 | $19,318 more |
| $125,000 | $149,148 | $24,148 more |
| $150,000 | $178,977 | $28,977 more |
| $200,000 | $238,636 | $38,636 more |
Boston vs Paris: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 17%. Boston is the more affordable option.
Rent: Boston has a rent index of 90, while Paris has 115.
Average Salaries: Boston: $5,200/month vs Paris: $2,666/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Boston wins 4, while Paris wins 1.
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