Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

Boston vs New York

$75,000 salary · single filer · 2-bedroom apartment

Monthly take-home pay

Boston$4,783

New York$4,563

2-bedroom rent (HUD FMR)

Boston$2,941

New York$2,910

Left after rent

Boston$1,842

New York$1,653

Thinking about moving from Boston to New York on a $75k salary? On $75,000 a year, you take home $4,783/mo in Boston and $4,563/mo in New York after taxes. Factor in a 2-bedroom apartment and you're left with $1,842/mo in Boston vs $1,653/mo in New York. Numbers use 2026 tax brackets and HUD fair market rents. Treat them as a starting point, not financial advice.

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