Martinsburg, West Virginia vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 71.0% more expensive than Martinsburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $128,261 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Martinsburg, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in Boston
than in Martinsburg, West Virginia
Martinsburg, WV vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Martinsburg, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.0% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  242.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.3% higher
  Commute
  54.3% higher
  Health
  27.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  35.8% higher

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.