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Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH vs New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
Side-by-side comparison across cost of living, rent, and wages.
💰 Cost of Living PlainCost →
| Category | Boston | New York |
|---|---|---|
| Overall RPP | 108.3 | 112.6 |
| Goods | 99.7 | 110.3 |
| Services | 148.8 | 127.0 |
| Rents | 148.4 | 148.6 |
Salary Equivalent Calculator
A $100,000 salary in Boston equals:
$103,969
in New York for equivalent purchasing power.
🏠 Rent (Fair Market Rent) PlainRent →
| Bedrooms | Boston | New York |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,359/mo | $1,778/mo |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,476/mo | $2,024/mo |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,941/mo | $2,324/mo |
| 3 Bedroom | $3,526/mo | $2,835/mo |
| 4 Bedroom | $3,894/mo | $3,618/mo |
💼 Wages & Employment WageDex →
| Metric | Boston | New York |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Median Salary | $77,071 | $80,099 |
| Total Employment | 2,651,850 | 9,221,140 |
Data sourced from BEA Regional Price Parities, HUD Fair Market Rents, and BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.