Boston, Massachusetts vs. Wheeling, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheeling, West Virginia is 50.5% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $21,799 in Wheeling, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheeling, West Virginia is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Wheeling
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Wheeling, WV
Compared to Boston, Wheeling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.5% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.1% lower
  Commute
  40.0% lower
  Health
  24.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.1% lower