Boston, Massachusetts vs. Fredericksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fredericksburg, Virginia is 29.5% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $137,542 in Fredericksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fredericksburg, Virginia is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Fredericksburg
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Fredericksburg, VA
Compared to Boston, Fredericksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% lower
  Commute
  29.4% lower
  Health
  15.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% lower