What is a pro or con of living in Fairfax Station, Virginiacompared to Charlottesville, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 72% more expensive in Fairfax Station.

What salary do I need to live in Fairfax Station, Virginia copmared to Charlottesville, Virginia?

A salary of $220,000 in Charlottesville, Virginia should increase to $334,408 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.

CHARLOTTESVILLE vs. FAIRFAX STATION
Cost of Living Comparison

Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Fairfax Station, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax Station, Virginia is 52.0% more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $334,408 in Fairfax Station, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Fairfax Station
than in Charlottesville, Virginia

Charlottesville, VA vs. Fairfax Station, VA

Compared to Charlottesville, Fairfax Station is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

52.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

133.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.2% lower

Commute

87.9% higher

Health

4.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

13.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Fairfax Station, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charlottesville, VA vs. Fairfax Station, VA

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