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


The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 7.2% more expensive than Malden, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $80,371 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Malden, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Malden, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Malden, Massachusetts
Malden, MA vs Fairfax, VA
Compared to Malden, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  9.7% higher
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower

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