Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 48.5% more expensive than Virginia Beach, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $100,980 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Boston
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Virginia Beach, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.5% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% higher
  Commute
  34.5% higher
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.3% higher