Fairfax, Virginia vs. Braintree Town, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Braintree Town, Massachusetts is 2.2% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $83,165 in Braintree Town, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Braintree Town, Massachusetts is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Braintree Town
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Braintree Town, MA
Compared to Fairfax, Braintree Town is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  4.5% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher