Galax, Virginia vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 109.6% more expensive than Galax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $104,781 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Galax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Galax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
359% more expensive in Boston
than in Galax, Virginia
Galax, VA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Galax, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  109.6% 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
  18.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  571.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% higher
  Commute
  108.9% higher
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  35.5% higher