Durham, North Carolina vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 52.0% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $273,600 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Durham, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
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  52.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  138.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  51.7% higher
  Health
  4.9% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  19.1% higher
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