South Boston, Virginia vs. Tamaqua, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania is 2.5% more expensive than South Boston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $51,255 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in South Boston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania is more expensive than South Boston, Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
47% more expensive in Tamaqua
than in South Boston, Virginia
South Boston, VA vs. Tamaqua, PA
Compared to South Boston, Tamaqua is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  47.8% higher
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher