Lake Ridge, Virginia vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 28.3% more expensive than Lake Ridge, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $102,609 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Ridge, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Lake Ridge, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Boston
than in Lake Ridge, Virginia
Lake Ridge, VA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Lake Ridge, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% higher
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher

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