Quick answer
Overall prices in the Boston, MA metro were 108.3 vs 101.4 in Orlando, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so Boston is 6.8% more expensive than Orlando; housing rents differ by 20% (148.4 vs 123.4). A $75,000 income in Boston buys about what $70,256 buys in Orlando, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Boston | Orlando | Boston vs Orlando |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 108.3 | 101.4 | +6.8% |
| Goods | 99.7 | 96.2 | +3.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 148.4 | 123.4 | +20.3% |
| Utilities | 148.8 | 87.2 | +70.6% |
| Other services | 103.6 | 98.9 | +4.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 107.7 | 101.4 | +6.3% |
| $50,000 in Boston equals in Orlando | $46,837 | ||
| $100,000 in Boston equals in Orlando | $93,675 | ||
| $150,000 in Boston equals in Orlando | $140,512 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.