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


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 5.1% more expensive than Merrifield, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $157,611 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrifield, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Merrifield, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Boston
than in Merrifield, Virginia
Merrifield, VA vs Boston, MA
Compared to Merrifield, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% higher
  Commute
  0.9% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher

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