Boston, Massachusetts vs. Cape Charles, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cape Charles, Virginia is 36.3% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $31,845 in Cape Charles, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cape Charles, Virginia is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Cape Charles
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Cape Charles, VA
Compared to Boston, Cape Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% lower
      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
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  48.4% lower
  Health
  19.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.3% lower