Denver Wins
5
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Boston Wins
1
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
62
Denver
vs
88
Boston
Denver is 26 pts cheaper
Rent
58
Denver
vs
90
Boston
Denver is 32 pts cheaper
Groceries
90
Denver
vs
92
Boston
Denver is 2 pts cheaper
Restaurants
88
Denver
vs
95
Boston
Denver is 7 pts cheaper
Transport
95
Denver
vs
85
Boston
Boston is 10 pts cheaper
Utilities
88
Denver
vs
110
Boston
Denver is 22 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Boston to match a Denver salary
| Salary in Denver | Equivalent in Boston | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $70,968 | $20,968 more |
| $75,000 | $106,452 | $31,452 more |
| $100,000 | $141,935 | $41,935 more |
| $125,000 | $177,419 | $52,419 more |
| $150,000 | $212,903 | $62,903 more |
| $200,000 | $283,871 | $83,871 more |
Denver vs Boston: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 26%. Denver is the more affordable option.
Rent: Denver has a rent index of 58, while Boston has 90.
Average Salaries: Denver: $4,300/month vs Boston: $5,200/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Denver wins 5, while Boston wins 1.
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