Boston, Massachusetts vs. Herndon, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Herndon, Virginia is 5.4% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $47,295 in Herndon, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Herndon, Virginia is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Herndon
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Herndon, VA
Compared to Boston, Herndon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% lower
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower