Stoneham, Massachusetts vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 3.3% more expensive than Stoneham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $43,376 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Stoneham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Stoneham, Massachusetts
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
24% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Stoneham, Massachusetts
Stoneham, MA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Stoneham, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  24.7% higher
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower