Boston, Massachusetts vs. Big Stone Gap, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Stone Gap, Virginia is 52.0% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $23,990 in Big Stone Gap, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Stone Gap, Virginia is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Big Stone Gap
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Big_Stone_Gap, VA
Compared to Boston, Big_Stone_Gap is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.0% 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
  15.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% lower
  Commute
  47.1% lower
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.0% lower