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


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 53.4% more expensive than Suffolk, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $253,110 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Suffolk, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Suffolk, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in Boston
than in Suffolk, Virginia
Suffolk, VA vs Boston, MA
Compared to Suffolk, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.4% 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
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  157.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% higher
  Commute
  26.2% higher
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.8% higher

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