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


The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 34.7% more expensive than Lawrence, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $45,810 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Lawrence, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Lawrence, Massachusetts
Lawrence, MA vs Fairfax, VA
Compared to Lawrence, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.7% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  34.0% higher
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher

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