What is a pro or con of living in Boston, Massachusettscompared to Montclair, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 34% more expensive in Boston.

What salary do I need to live in Boston, Massachusetts copmared to Montclair, Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Montclair, Virginia should increase to $60,921 in Boston, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MONTCLAIR vs. BOSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Montclair, Virginia vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 21.8% more expensive than Montclair, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $60,921 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Montclair, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Montclair, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Boston
than in Montclair, Virginia

Montclair, VA vs. Boston, MA

Compared to Montclair, Boston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

56.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.6% higher

Commute

13.9% higher

Health

13.8% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

14.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Montclair, Virginia vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Montclair, VA vs. Boston, MA

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