Harvard, Massachusetts vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 2.6% cheaper than Harvard, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $48,686 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Harvard, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is cheaper than Harvard, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Fairfax
than in Harvard, Massachusetts
Harvard, MA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Harvard, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  25.6% higher
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher