Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
38% cheaper
Orlando is 38% more affordable than Boston. A $75,000 salary in Boston is equivalent to $46,296 in Orlando.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Massachusetts salaries · Florida salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Boston has a housing index of 242 while Orlando sits at 104 (national average = 100). The median home in Boston costs $620,000 compared to $320,000 in Orlando, a difference of $300,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,800 in Boston versus $1,650 in Orlando.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Boston scores 108 while Orlando scores 103.
Healthcare costs in Boston (118) are higher than Orlando (96).
Median household income in Boston is $76,298 compared to $48,080 in Orlando. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Orlando.
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