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Cost of Living in Boston

MA

Updated June 2026

Rent (1BR City Centre)$4,336.28 CAD
Rent (1BR Outside Centre)$3,497.00 CAD
Groceries Index116
Monthly Transit Pass$125.89 CAD
Utilities (monthly)$216.81 CAD
Gas (per litre)$1.37 CAD
Mid-range Meal$37.77 CAD
Gym Membership$90.92 CAD
Childcare (monthly)$2,937.48 CAD

Figures in Boston's native currency (USD). Switch between CAD and USD using the toggle in the header.

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