Fairfax, Virginia vs. Brownwood, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brownwood, Texas is 52.1% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $71,862 in Brownwood, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brownwood, Texas is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Brownwood
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Brownwood, TX
Compared to Fairfax, Brownwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.1% 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
  21.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  53.2% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% lower