Fairfax Station, Virginia vs. Lexington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Massachusetts is 30.6% more expensive than Fairfax Station, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $261,191 in Lexington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax Station, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Fairfax Station, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Lexington
than in Fairfax Station, Virginia
Fairfax Station, VA vs. Lexington, MA
Compared to Fairfax Station, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.8% higher
  Commute
  24.2% lower
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher