Fairfax, Virginia vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 17.2% more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $114,862 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Fairfax, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
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  17.2% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  20.9% higher
  Commute
  25.0% lower
  Health
  13.1% lower
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  Personal
  8.3% higher
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