Fairfax, Virginia vs. Boca Raton, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boca Raton, Florida is 18.5% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $101,889 in Boca Raton, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boca Raton, Florida is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Boca Raton
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Boca Raton, FL
Compared to Fairfax, Boca Raton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower