Fairfax Station, Virginia vs. Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts is 14.0% cheaper than Fairfax Station, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $171,919 in Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax Station, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts is cheaper than Fairfax Station, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Hanscom AFB
than in Fairfax Station, Virginia
Fairfax Station, VA vs. Hanscom Afb, MA
Compared to Fairfax Station, Hanscom Afb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.8% higher
  Commute
  37.0% lower
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher