Moving to Massachusetts from Utah
What to Expect
Considering a move from Utah to Massachusetts? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Utah to Massachusetts, you would find that Massachusetts is 27.3% more expensive than Utah. A $75,000 salary in Utah would need to be roughly $94,237 in Massachusetts to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Utah and Massachusetts.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $94,237
To maintain the same standard of living in Massachusetts
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 17.6% more
Groceries
pay 20.1% more
Transportation
pay 0.3% less
Housing
pay 32.4% more
Childcare
pay 92.3% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 29.2% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Massachusetts compared to Utah.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Utah generally does better on safety, though Massachusetts leads in property crime rate.
How's the healthcare?
share of people without health insurance
share of adults with obesity
share of adults with diabetes
share of adults who smoke
Massachusetts generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Utah leads in adult smoking rate.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Utah performs better than Massachusetts across all what about housing? metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Utah performs better than Massachusetts across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
typical annual income of a household
share of people below the poverty line
Utah generally does better on employment & economy, though Massachusetts leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
Massachusetts performs significantly better than Utah across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Salt Lake City | Boston |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/27°F (7°/-3°C) | 40°/26°F (4°/-3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/48°F (22°/9°C) | 66°/50°F (19°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/60°F (31°/16°C) | 78°/62°F (25°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/32°F (10°/0°C) | 51°/38°F (11°/3°C) |
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| Month | Salt Lake City | Boston |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/22°F (3.0°/-5.8°C) | 36°/22°F (2.1°/-5.4°C) |
| Feb | 43°/25°F (6.2°/-3.8°C) | 39°/25°F (3.7°/-4.1°C) |
| Mar | 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C) | 45°/31°F (7.4°/-0.5°C) |
| Apr | 62°/40°F (16.4°/4.2°C) | 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C) |
| May | 72°/48°F (22.2°/8.8°C) | 66°/50°F (18.9°/9.9°C) |
| Jun | 83°/56°F (28.3°/13.6°C) | 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.3°C) |
| Jul | 93°/65°F (33.7°/18.2°C) | 81°/65°F (27.4°/18.6°C) |
| Aug | 90°/63°F (32.5°/17.4°C) | 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.1°C) |
| Sep | 79°/53°F (26.2°/11.7°C) | 72°/57°F (22.4°/14.1°C) |
| Oct | 65°/41°F (18.2°/5.2°C) | 61°/47°F (16.3°/8.1°C) |
| Nov | 49°/31°F (9.7°/-0.8°C) | 51°/38°F (10.8°/3.3°C) |
| Dec | 38°/23°F (3.3°/-5.2°C) | 41°/28°F (5.1°/-2.1°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Massachusetts than Utah?
On average Massachusetts is around 26% pricier than Utah, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Massachusetts?
Budget about $23,559 for 3 months in Massachusetts (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit.
Is Massachusetts safe?
Utah generally does better on safety, though Massachusetts leads in property crime rate.
How is healthcare in Massachusetts compared to Utah?
Massachusetts generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Utah leads in adult smoking rate.
What's the weather like in Massachusetts compared to Utah?
The average high temperature in Boston is 59°F, compared to 64°F in Salt Lake City. Boston receives around 43.8 in of rainfall per year, while Salt Lake City gets 16.1 in.
