What is a pro or con of living in Fairfax Station, Virginiacompared to Charlotte, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 94% more expensive in Fairfax Station.

What salary do I need to live in Fairfax Station, Virginia copmared to Charlotte, North Carolina?

A salary of $90,000 in Charlotte, North Carolina should increase to $147,232 in Fairfax Station, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLOTTE vs. FAIRFAX STATION
Cost of Living Comparison

Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Fairfax Station, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax Station, Virginia is 63.6% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $147,232 in Fairfax Station, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fairfax Station, Virginia is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Fairfax Station
than in Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte, NC vs. Fairfax Station, VA

Compared to Charlotte, Fairfax Station is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

63.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

16.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

194.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.1% lower

Commute

38.5% higher

Health

7.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

20.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Fairfax Station, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charlotte, NC vs. Fairfax Station, VA

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