Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Fairfax, Vermont


The cost of living in Fairfax, Vermont is 30.6% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $34,681 in Fairfax, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Vermont is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Fairfax
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Fairfax, VT
Compared to Boston, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  25.9% lower
  Health
  41.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.9% lower

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