Fairfax Station, Virginia vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 20.7% cheaper than Fairfax Station, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $59,503 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax Station, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Fairfax Station, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Austin
than in Fairfax Station, Virginia
Fairfax Station, VA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Fairfax Station, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% lower