Glen Allen, Virginia vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 43.2% more expensive than Glen Allen, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $144,663 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Glen Allen, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Glen Allen, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Boston
than in Glen Allen, Virginia
Glen Allen, VA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Glen Allen, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.2% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% higher
  Commute
  56.3% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.3% higher