Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 60.6% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $232,898 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Boston
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Blacksburg, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  112.2% higher
  Health
  23.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.9% higher