Fairfax, Virginia vs. Needham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Needham, Massachusetts is 36.7% more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $136,707 in Needham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Needham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Needham
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Needham, MA
Compared to Fairfax, Needham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.7% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  3.2% lower
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher