Boston, Massachusetts vs. Yorktown, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yorktown, Virginia is 31.6% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $54,759 in Yorktown, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yorktown, Virginia is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Yorktown
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Yorktown, VA
Compared to Boston, Yorktown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  28.5% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.3% lower