Fairfax, Virginia vs. Lexington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Massachusetts is 43.7% more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $143,725 in Lexington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Lexington
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Lexington, MA
Compared to Fairfax, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.7% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.6% higher
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher