Chico, California vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 29.4% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $64,716 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Chico, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  50.3% higher
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher