Boston, VA Cost of Living


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United States / Virginia / No Metro Area / Accomack County / Boston / Zip Codes

Boston cost of living score
83.3
Less expensive
16.7% lower
than the US average
20.1% lower
than the Virginia average
Boston, Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 83.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 16.7% lower than the U.S. average and 20.1% lower than the average for Virginia.

Boston, VA

Housing costs in Boston?
A typical home costs $247,000, which is 26.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 28.0% less expensive than the average Virginia home, at $343,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Boston costs $780 per month, which is 45.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 79.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Boston?
To live comfortably in Boston, Virginia, a minimum annual income of $47,160 for a family, and $27,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Boston?
The cost of living in Boston, VA is relatively low compared to other cities, making it an attractive place for people to live and work. The median home value is $147,400, which is much lower than the national average. The median rent is also lower than the national average at just $1,072 per month. Groceries and transportation are slightly higher than the national average but are still within reasonable limits for most people. Overall, Boston, VA provides a high quality of life at an affordable cost.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBostonVirginiaUnited States
  83.3104.2100.0
  94.799.6100
  107.6103.1100.0
  100.7112.9100.0
  $247,000$343,200$338,100
  99.8%99.3%100.0%
  70.499.4100.0
  94.7113.7100.0

   100=National Average

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