Bangor, Maine vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 76.4% more expensive than Bangor, Maine.

You would need a salary of $185,250 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bangor, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Bangor, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
175% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Bangor, Maine
Bangor, ME vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Bangor, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.4% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  278.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  85.2% higher
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% higher