Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 60.9% more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $120,684 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
171% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, MA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Springfield, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.9% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  232.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  36.6% higher
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher