City comparison
Orlando vs Boston Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Orlando (110.6) and Boston (144.3).
Orlando Index
110.6
Boston Index
144.3
Orlando Rent
$2,400
Boston Rent
$3,775
Orlando Home price
$431,000
Boston Home price
$722,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Orlando to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Boston.
Equivalent salary in Boston
$114,814
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Orlando and Boston.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Orlando | Boston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 130 | 198 | +68.0 (+52.3%) |
| Groceries | 101 | 122 | +21.0 (+20.8%) |
| Transportation | 100 | 114 | +14.0 (+14.0%) |
| Healthcare | 99 | 113 | +14.0 (+14.1%) |
| Utilities | 104 | 106 | +2.0 (+1.9%) |
| Miscellaneous | 100 | 121 | +21.0 (+21.0%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$5,000 / $6,790
Orlando / Boston
Couple
$8,300 / $11,270
Orlando / Boston
Family
$11,700 / $15,890
Orlando / Boston
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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.