Boston, United States
+18% vs Boston avgSouth End is one of the pricier neighborhoods in Boston, with a cost of living index of 97.2 — that is +18% compared to the Boston average. It ranks #5 out of 24 areas by cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around $3,304/month, compared to a range of $2,016 in Roxbury to $3,640 in Back Bay.
For a typical resident of South End, housing takes up roughly 53% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 15%, while transportation costs around 8%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately $132,160 before tax.
Salaries in South End reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 97.2:
After tax and deductions of 31.9% in United States, take-home pay for someone earning $132,160 would be roughly $90,001/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a $72,900 salary in South End, Boston (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in South End would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $72,900 |
| London | GBP | £62,737 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 364,776 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Bay | 107.1 | 1.30x | +30% |
| Beacon Hill | 105.5 | 1.28x | +28% |
| Seaport | 103.0 | 1.25x | +25% |
| Cambridge (Kendall Sq) | 98.9 | 1.20x | +20% |
| Cambridge (Harvard Sq) | 94.8 | 1.15x | +15% |
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Yes, South End is one of the more expensive neighborhoods in Boston. It costs about +18% more than the city average, ranking #5 out of 24 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in South End is above the Boston average. With a multiplier of 1.18x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +18% compared to the city baseline.