What does coffee cost in Boston, MA?
Based on 10 menu prices for a 12oz latte at independent coffee shops in the Boston metro area, collected by Fresh Cup in Fall 2026.
−7.0% vs other large metros
Median price at independent shops, at each drink’s standard size. Red is higher than the national median; green is lower. A faded drink has fewer than 5 prices, a small sample.
A 12oz latte typically costs $4.88 here, 2.4% lower than the national median ($5.00) and 7.0% lower than the median for other large metros ($5.25).
10 prices, from $3.95 to $6.00. The median is $4.88.
Is coffee expensive in Boston?
It’s 2.4% lower than the national median. The typical 12oz latte at an independent shop costs $4.88 here and $5.00 nationally.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
It’s 2.7% higher than Massachusetts as a whole. A 12oz latte typically costs $4.88 in Boston and $4.75 across Massachusetts.
Is coffee more expensive in Boston or New York, NY?
Boston is 11.3% less expensive. A 12oz latte typically costs $4.88 in Boston and $5.50 in New York, NY, a $0.62 difference.
Is coffee more expensive in Boston or Buffalo, NY?
Boston is 2.4% less expensive. A 12oz latte typically costs $4.88 in Boston and $5.00 in Buffalo, NY, a $0.12 difference. The Buffalo, NY figure is based on 7 prices, a small sample.
Is coffee more expensive in Boston or Los Angeles, CA?
Boston is 15.1% less expensive. A 12oz latte typically costs $4.88 in Boston and $5.75 in Los Angeles, CA, a $0.87 difference.
Is coffee more expensive in Boston or Chicago, IL?
Boston is 9.3% less expensive. A 12oz latte typically costs $4.88 in Boston and $5.38 in Chicago, IL, a $0.50 difference.
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