Lynchburg, Virginia vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 86.8% more expensive than Lynchburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $168,161 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Lynchburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
195% more expensive in Boston
than in Lynchburg, Virginia
Lynchburg, VA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Lynchburg, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.8% higher
      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
  15.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  308.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% higher
  Commute
  81.3% higher
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  34.3% higher