Moving from Boston, MA to Lee's Summit, MO

It is 1415 mi between Boston and Lee's Summit β€” roughly 26h 52m of driving, plus rest stops and overnight, through 8 state(s). A long-haul move crosses climate zones and usually state-income-tax lines. This page assembles the federal and Zillow data into a side-by-side comparison so the differences are easy to scan.

1415 mi Β· 26h 52m by car Β· MA β†’ CT β†’ NY β†’ PA β†’ OH β†’ IN β†’ IL β†’ MO

COL -14.5% Home values -51.1% Ξ” +3.8Β°F annual

Distance & route

Driving
1415 mi
Drive time
26h 52m
States
8
Fuel (25 mpg)
57 gal
Route throughMA β†’ CT β†’ NY β†’ PA β†’ OH β†’ IN β†’ IL β†’ MO
Primary highwaysI 70, I 80, I 84
Major cities en routeBrockton, Cambridge, Lowell, Worcester, Springfield

Route via OSRM driving profile. Actual time varies with traffic and season.

Cost of living

BostonLee's SummitU.S. avg
All items (RPP)108.26692.543100.0
Rents148.76889.034100.0
Goods99.65194.12100.0
Services148.42486.642100.0

Expect about 14.5% lower overall cost of living β€” BEA RPP 2024 has Lee's Summit at 92.543 vs Boston at 108.266.

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (MSA-level Β· MSA-level); 2024.

Housing prices

Boston β€” typical home
$798,217
Lee's Summit β€” typical home
$390,166
Boston β€” typical rent
$3,441/mo
Lee's Summit β€” typical rent
$1,634/mo

Expect roughly 14.5% lower home prices β€” ZHVI goes from $798,217 to $390,166 moving to Lee's Summit.

YoY change: Boston -0.4%, Lee's Summit +2.1%. Snapshot: 2026-03. Data provided by Zillow.

Climate

1991–2020 normalsBostonLee's Summit
Annual avg temperature52Β°F56Β°F
January avg low23Β°F22Β°F
July avg high82Β°F88Β°F
Annual snowfall49.2"β€”
Annual precipitation43.6"38.3"

Annual average temperatures in Boston (51.9Β°F) and Lee's Summit (55.7Β°F) stay within 5Β°F of each other (NOAA normals).

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (stations: BOSTON LOGAN INTL AP, MA US, LEES SUMMIT MUNI AP, MO US).

Demographics

ACS 5-year 2023BostonLee's Summit
Population663,972102,583
Median household income$94,755$104,989
Median age33.238.6
Bachelor's degree or higher28.5%29.5%
Avg household size2.382.6

Households in Lee's Summit earn about 14.5% more at the median β€” ACS 5-year 2023.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2023.

Jobs & wages

Boston MSA β€” median wage
β€”
Lee's Summit MSA β€” median wage
$48,040
Boston MSA β€” employment
β€”
Lee's Summit MSA β€” employment
1,078,310

Top occupations in Lee's Summit MSA

OccupationEmploymentMedian wage
Office and Administrative Support Occupations 133,580 $43,640
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 105,080 $42,090
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 95,130 $29,920
Sales and Related Occupations 94,940 $36,640
Business and Financial Operations Occupations 77,380 $75,790

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.

Moving between Massachusetts and Missouri

Massachusetts income tax
9% top marginal
Missouri income tax
4.7% top marginal

State income-tax top marginal rates are from the Tax Foundation, updated annually. Check Missouri's DMV for the current deadline to transfer driver license and vehicle registration after establishing residency. Consult a tax professional for your specific filing situation β€” state tax treatment depends on residency, sourcing, and reciprocity agreements.

Best time to move

Moving companies typically charge 20–30% more between Memorial Day and Labor Day (peak season). October through April offers the lowest rates and better mover availability.

To avoid mid-semester school transfers, most U.S. families schedule moves between mid-June and mid-August. Public school calendars typically run late August or early September through late May or early June.

Winter driving along this route

  • Lake-effect off Lake Ontario can shut down I-81 and I-90 for hours in winter β€” check 511NY.
  • The Pennsylvania Turnpike between Pittsburgh and Harrisburg can see chain requirements in heavy winter storms.

State DOT 511 phone or web services provide real-time road conditions year-round.

Packing & arrival checklist

  • Tornadoes are common April through June β€” identify a safe room or interior space on day one.
  • Arrange utility connection (power, internet, gas, water) two weeks ahead of move-in.
  • Update mailing address with USPS change-of-address within the first week post-move.
  • Register to vote in Missouri after establishing residency.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to move from Boston to Lee's Summit?

Moving companies usually charge 20–30% less between October and April (off-peak). Memorial Day through Labor Day is peak pricing. For a 1415 mi drive, weather on the route matters too β€” see the timing section above for state-specific winter warnings.

How does household income compare in Boston vs Lee's Summit?

Median household income on the Census ACS 5-year (2023) is $104,989 in Lee's Summit vs $94,755 in Boston β€” a 10.8% higher figure. Compare this against the cost-of-living gap above when budgeting.

Is Lee's Summit more expensive than Boston?

Based on BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), overall price level in Lee's Summit is 14.5% lower than Boston (92.543 vs 108.266, U.S. average = 100). Rent and services typically carry most of this gap.

How far is Lee's Summit, MO from Boston, MA?

The driving distance is 1415 mi and the route typically takes 26h 52m via I 70 and I 80. The trip crosses 8 state(s). Actual time varies with traffic and season.

How much do homes cost in Lee's Summit compared to Boston?

Zillow ZHVI (2026-03) puts the typical home value at $390,166 in Lee's Summit vs $798,217 in Boston β€” a 51.1% lower figure. Data provided by Zillow Research.

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City profiles: Boston, MA Β· Lee's Summit, MO.

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