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


The cost of living in Newton, Massachusetts is 40.3% more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $210,445 in Newton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Newton
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs Newton, MA
Compared to Fairfax, Newton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.3% higher
      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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% higher
  Commute
  22.1% lower
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher

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