Cost of Living Calculator - Emporia, Virginia vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 117.0% more expensive than Emporia, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $108,487 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Emporia, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Emporia, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
465% more expensive in Boston
than in Emporia, Virginia
Emporia, VA vs Boston, MA
Compared to Emporia, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  117.0% 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
  19.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  573.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  100.3% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  40.3% higher

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