Manassas, Virginia vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 25.7% more expensive than Manassas, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $121,966 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Manassas, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Manassas, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Boston
than in Manassas, Virginia
Manassas, VA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Manassas, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% higher
  Commute
  28.5% higher
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher