Boston, MA variant. This is a Boston, MA-specific version of the Paycheck Calculator, using pre-defined local figures (tax rates, median home and income values, and typical regional costs). For the full formula, methodology, and FAQ, open the main Paycheck Calculator.
Boston paychecks are shaped by MA state tax plus no separate city income tax. With a $89,212 median income and a cost-of-living index of 162 (US avg = 100), take-home pay tells only part of the affordability story.
Taxes on a Boston paycheck
Boston has no separate city income tax, so withholding is federal + MA state + FICA. Your local cost of living (index 162) matters more than local taxes here.
Enter your gross pay and pre-tax deductions in the calculator above to localize your Boston take-home figure.
About Boston, MA
Boston has no city income tax, so residents pay Massachusetts state income tax without an added municipal wage levy.
Boston is a high-cost housing market, with home prices and rents elevated by limited supply and steady demand.
Boston's economy is built around education, healthcare, and a leading biotechnology and life sciences sector.
Worked example: $89,212 in Boston
FICA on $89,212 is $6,825. No city income tax applies in Boston. Federal and MA state tax apply on top.
Quick reference
- Median home value: $760,000
- Median rent: $3,300/mo
- Median household income: $89,212
- Local sales tax: 6.25%
- Effective property tax rate: 1.04%
- Cost of living index: 162 (US avg = 100)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Boston have a city income tax?
No, Boston has no separate city income tax beyond MA state tax.
What is the median income in Boston?
About $89,212 per household.