Buies Creek, North Carolina vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 66.0% more expensive than Buies Creek, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $41,489 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Buies Creek, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Buies Creek, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Buies Creek, North Carolina
Buies Creek, NC vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Buies Creek, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.0% 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
  19.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  197.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  57.1% higher
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% higher