Dayton, Ohio vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 108.4% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $45,857 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
525% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Dayton, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  108.4% 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
  22.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  988.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  57.3% higher
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher