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FAIRFAX vs. BOSTON
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Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfax, Virginia vs Boston, Massachusetts
The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is
3.5%
more expensive
than Fairfax, Virginia.
You would need a salary of
$517,476
in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is
more expensive
than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Boston
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs Boston, MA
Compared to Fairfax, Boston is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
3.5% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Food
2.4% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
9.3% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
19.9% higher
Commute
3.3% higher
Health
12.7% lower
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Personal
13.0% higher
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