Boston, Massachusetts vs. Norfolk, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Norfolk, Virginia is 40.2% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $47,875 in Norfolk, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Norfolk, Virginia is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Norfolk
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Norfolk, VA
Compared to Boston, Norfolk is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.2% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% lower
  Commute
  37.5% lower
  Health
  17.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% lower