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Fairfax, Virginia - San Francisco, California

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A salary of $85,000 in Fairfax, Virginia should increase to $118,619 in San Francisco, California

Fairfax U.S. Avg. San Francisco

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Cost of Living IndexesFairfaxSan Francisco
Overall143199
Food112114
Housing233426
Utilities11492
Transportation108110
Health99111
Miscellaneous104116
100=national average

San Francisco is 40% more expensive than Fairfax.

Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing is 82% more expensive in San Francisco.


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