Decatur, Georgia vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 45.6% more expensive than Decatur, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $250,397 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Decatur, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Decatur, Georgia
Decatur, GA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Decatur, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.6% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher