Norfolk, Virginia vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 67.1% more expensive than Norfolk, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $61,828 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Norfolk, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Norfolk, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in Boston
than in Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk, VA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Norfolk, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.1% 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
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  224.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% higher
  Commute
  60.0% higher
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.9% higher