Columbus, Ohio vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 71.5% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $154,375 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
197% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Columbus, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.5% 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
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  249.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  41.6% higher
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.3% higher