Charleston, West Virginia vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 83.2% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $137,392 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
320% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Charleston, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.2% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  416.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  46.7% higher
  Health
  24.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.7% higher