What is a pro or con of living in Boston, Massachusettscompared to Chester, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 98% more expensive in Boston.

What salary do I need to live in Boston, Massachusetts copmared to Chester, Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Chester, Virginia should increase to $78,909 in Boston, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHESTER vs. BOSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Chester, Virginia vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 57.8% more expensive than Chester, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $78,909 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Chester, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Boston
than in Chester, Virginia

Chester, VA vs. Boston, MA

Compared to Chester, Boston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

57.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

153.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

15.5% higher

Commute

54.2% higher

Health

9.7% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

23.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Chester, Virginia vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Chester, VA vs. Boston, MA

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