Wayland, Massachusetts vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 13.0% cheaper than Wayland, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $43,511 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Wayland, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is cheaper than Wayland, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Fairfax
than in Wayland, Massachusetts
Wayland, MA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Wayland, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% lower
  Commute
  18.8% higher
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower