Fairfax, Virginia vs. Acton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Acton, Massachusetts is 1.3% more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $172,179 in Acton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Acton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Acton
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Acton, MA
Compared to Fairfax, Acton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% higher
  Commute
  16.8% lower
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher