Boston, MA vs New York, NY
Cost of Living Comparison
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Equivalent Salary
$100,000 in Boston, MA = $100,806 in New York, NY
Buying power is 0.8% higher in New York, NY
Median Rent
$2,093 vs $1,779
-15.0% lower in New York, NY
Median Income
$94,755 vs $79,713
-15.9% lower in New York, NY
Home Value
$710,400 vs $751,700
5.8% higher in New York, NY
Price Level
111.6 vs 112.5
US avg = 100
Salary Needed for Median Rent
$83,700 vs $71,200
30% of gross income guideline
Rent as % of Income
26.5% vs 26.8%
Lower is more affordable