City comparison
Boston vs Miami Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Boston (144.3) and Miami (132.2).
Boston Index
144.3
Miami Index
132.2
Boston Rent
$3,775
Miami Rent
$3,325
Boston Home price
$722,000
Miami Home price
$607,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Boston to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Miami.
Equivalent salary in Miami
$109,938
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Boston and Miami.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Boston | Miami | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 198 | 172 | -26.0 (-13.1%) |
| Groceries | 122 | 116 | -6.0 (-4.9%) |
| Transportation | 114 | 106 | -8.0 (-7.0%) |
| Healthcare | 113 | 108 | -5.0 (-4.4%) |
| Utilities | 106 | 111 | +5.0 (+4.7%) |
| Miscellaneous | 121 | 115 | -6.0 (-5.0%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$6,790 / $6,210
Boston / Miami
Couple
$11,270 / $10,310
Boston / Miami
Family
$15,890 / $14,530
Boston / Miami
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Last updated: Q1 2026
Data as of Q1 2026. Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, HUD Fair Market Rents.
Cost of living indexes use the national average as baseline (100). Data is updated periodically.