What is a pro or con of living in Fairfax Station, Virginiacompared to Columbus, Ohio?

Median Home Cost is 237% more expensive in Fairfax Station.

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

A salary of $75,000 in Columbus, Ohio should increase to $141,580 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.

COLUMBUS vs. FAIRFAX STATION
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbus, Ohio vs. Fairfax Station, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax Station, Virginia is 88.8% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $141,580 in Fairfax Station, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
237% more expensive in Fairfax Station
than in Columbus, Ohio

Columbus, OH vs. Fairfax Station, VA

Compared to Columbus, Fairfax Station is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

88.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

17.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

327.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.8% lower

Commute

50.2% higher

Health

14.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

29.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Columbus, Ohio vs. Fairfax Station, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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