Boston, Massachusetts vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 32.7% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $60,606 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Virginia Beach
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Boston, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.7% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% lower
  Commute
  25.6% lower
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% lower