Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 87.1% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $177,765 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
253% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.1% 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
  20.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  317.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  85.5% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% higher