Cost of Living Calculator - Brookline, Massachusetts vs Fairfax, Virginia


The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 27.1% cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $175,039 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Fairfax
than in Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, MA vs Fairfax, VA
Compared to Brookline, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% lower
  Commute
  2.7% higher
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower

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