Martinsville, Virginia vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 122.6% more expensive than Martinsville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $278,302 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinsville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Martinsville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
514% more expensive in Boston
than in Martinsville, Virginia
Martinsville, VA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Martinsville, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  122.6% 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
  20.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  711.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% higher
  Commute
  100.9% higher
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  40.2% higher