Chelsea, Alabama vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 42.6% more expensive than Chelsea, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $142,637 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chelsea, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Chelsea, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Chelsea, Alabama
Chelsea, AL vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Chelsea, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.6% 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
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  132.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  28.2% higher
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher