Boston, Massachusetts vs. Lynchburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lynchburg, Virginia is 46.5% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $29,436 in Lynchburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lynchburg, Virginia is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Lynchburg
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Lynchburg, VA
Compared to Boston, Lynchburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.5% 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
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% lower
  Commute
  44.8% lower
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.6% lower