Fairfax, Virginia vs. Great Barrington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Great Barrington, Massachusetts is 24.5% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $37,753 in Great Barrington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Great Barrington, Massachusetts is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Great Barrington
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Great Barrington, MA
Compared to Fairfax, Great Barrington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% higher
  Commute
  41.5% lower
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower