| | Fairfax, VA | Midland, MI | United States |
| Overall | 142.4 | 85.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 114.1 | 92.3 | 100 |
| Health | 102.7 | 92.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 223.8 | 67.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $654,200 | $200,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,740.0% | 10,020.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 127.6 | 85.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 145.6 | 94.9 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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