Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts vs. Gainesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Virginia is 21.7% cheaper than Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $39,135 in Gainesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Virginia is cheaper than Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Gainesville
than in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts
Manchester By The Sea, MA vs. Gainesville, VA
Compared to Manchester By The Sea, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  11.1% higher
  Health
  17.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher