What is a pro or con of living in Vienna, Virginiacompared to Boston, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 43% more expensive in Vienna.

What salary do I need to live in Vienna, Virginia copmared to Boston, Massachusetts?

A salary of $36,000 in Boston, Massachusetts should increase to $41,820 in Vienna, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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Cost of Living Comparison

Boston, Massachusetts vs. Vienna, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vienna, Virginia is 16.2% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $41,820 in Vienna, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Vienna, Virginia is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Vienna
than in Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, MA vs. Vienna, VA

Compared to Boston, Vienna is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

30.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

18.1% lower

Commute

7.1% lower

Health

13.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Boston, Massachusetts vs. Vienna, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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