Boston Wins
4
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Sydney Wins
2
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
88
Boston
vs
102
Sydney
Boston is 14 pts cheaper
Rent
90
Boston
vs
120
Sydney
Boston is 30 pts cheaper
Groceries
92
Boston
vs
95
Sydney
Boston is 3 pts cheaper
Restaurants
95
Boston
vs
92
Sydney
Sydney is 3 pts cheaper
Transport
85
Boston
vs
90
Sydney
Boston is 5 pts cheaper
Utilities
110
Boston
vs
98
Sydney
Sydney is 12 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Sydney to match a Boston salary
| Salary in Boston | Equivalent in Sydney | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $57,955 | $7,955 more |
| $75,000 | $86,932 | $11,932 more |
| $100,000 | $115,909 | $15,909 more |
| $125,000 | $144,886 | $19,886 more |
| $150,000 | $173,864 | $23,864 more |
| $200,000 | $231,818 | $31,818 more |
Boston vs Sydney: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 14%. Boston is the more affordable option.
Rent: Boston has a rent index of 90, while Sydney has 120.
Average Salaries: Boston: $5,200/month vs Sydney: $3,380/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Boston wins 4, while Sydney wins 2.
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