Petersburg, Virginia vs. Dedham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dedham, Massachusetts is 80.5% more expensive than Petersburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $90,274 in Dedham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Petersburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dedham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Petersburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Dedham
than in Petersburg, Virginia
Petersburg, VA vs. Dedham, MA
Compared to Petersburg, Dedham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.5% 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
  15.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  361.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  69.3% higher
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher