Bristol, Connecticut vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 45.2% more expensive than Bristol, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $101,606 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bristol, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Bristol, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Bristol, Connecticut
Bristol, CT vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Bristol, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.2% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  180.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% lower
  Commute
  21.6% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower