Bedford, Virginia vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $44,107 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bedford, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Bedford, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
198% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Bedford, Virginia
Bedford, VA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Bedford, 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
  18.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  282.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  67.9% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher