Vienna, Virginia vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 13.9% cheaper than Vienna, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $43,042 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Vienna, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Vienna, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Boston
than in Vienna, Virginia
Vienna, VA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Vienna, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% lower
      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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% higher
  Commute
  7.7% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher