Shady Spring, West Virginia vs. Boston, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, New York is 24.7% more expensive than Shady Spring, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $93,558 in Boston, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Shady Spring, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, New York is more expensive than Shady Spring, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Boston
than in Shady Spring, West Virginia
Shady Spring, WV vs. Boston, NY
Compared to Shady Spring, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% higher
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower