Elk Plain, Washington vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 29.3% more expensive than Elk Plain, Washington.

You would need a salary of $126,733 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Plain, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Elk Plain, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Elk Plain, Washington
Elk Plain, WA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Elk Plain, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.9% higher
  Commute
  8.0% lower
  Health
  16.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower