Albany, California vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 30.7% cheaper than Albany, California.

You would need a salary of $48,117 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is cheaper than Albany, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Fairfax
than in Albany, California
Albany, CA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Albany, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.7% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher