Fairfax, Virginia vs. Chelsea, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chelsea, Massachusetts is 12.4% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $105,101 in Chelsea, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chelsea, Massachusetts is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Chelsea
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Chelsea, MA
Compared to Fairfax, Chelsea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  9.3% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% higher