Boston Wins
1
of 6 categories
Tied
1
categories
Miami Wins
4
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
88
Boston
vs
72
Miami
Miami is 16 pts cheaper
Rent
90
Boston
vs
75
Miami
Miami is 15 pts cheaper
Groceries
92
Boston
vs
92
Miami
Same cost
Restaurants
95
Boston
vs
88
Miami
Miami is 7 pts cheaper
Transport
85
Boston
vs
105
Miami
Boston is 20 pts cheaper
Utilities
110
Boston
vs
95
Miami
Miami is 15 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Miami to match a Boston salary
| Salary in Boston | Equivalent in Miami | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $40,909 | $9,091 less |
| $75,000 | $61,364 | $13,636 less |
| $100,000 | $81,818 | $18,182 less |
| $125,000 | $102,273 | $22,727 less |
| $150,000 | $122,727 | $27,273 less |
| $200,000 | $163,636 | $36,364 less |
Boston vs Miami: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 16%. Miami is the more affordable option.
Rent: Boston has a rent index of 90, while Miami has 75.
Average Salaries: Boston: $5,200/month vs Miami: $3,800/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Boston wins 1, while Miami wins 4.
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