Fairfax Station, Virginia vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 0.9% cheaper than Fairfax Station, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $99,080 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax Station, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is cheaper than Fairfax Station, Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
9% cheaper in Arlington
than in Fairfax Station, Virginia
Fairfax Station, VA vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Fairfax Station, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% lower
      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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  9.5% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower