Carmel, Indiana vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 29.4% more expensive than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $67,305 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Carmel, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  41.0% higher
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher