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


The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 50.0% more expensive than Westfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $112,500 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Westfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Westfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Westfield, Massachusetts
Westfield, MA vs Fairfax, VA
Compared to Westfield, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.0% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  44.8% higher
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher

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