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Boston
Boston, United States — cost-of-living and salary purchasing-power profile with a price-level index of 88.0 (New York City = 100).
Key figures
| Price level index | 88.0 |
|---|---|
| Rent index | 82.0 |
| Population | 654,000 |
About Boston
Boston has a composite price-level index of 88.0 (New York City = 100) and a rent index of 82.0, making it one of the more expensive city. It is home to roughly 0.7 million people and uses the USD. The calculators below convert any salary to and from Boston so you can judge a move in real purchasing-power terms rather than raw currency.
The comparisons below show how Boston stacks up against the alternatives people most often weigh against it, with the specific numbers laid out side by side.
Frequently asked questions
How expensive is Boston?
Boston has a composite price-level index of 88.0 (NYC = 100) and a rent index of 82.0.
What currency is used in Boston?
Boston uses the USD.
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Last updated 2026-06-01