Fairfax, Virginia vs. Cleveland, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cleveland, Ohio is 51.2% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $50,249 in Cleveland, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cleveland, Ohio is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Cleveland
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Cleveland, OH
Compared to Fairfax, Cleveland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.2% 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
  18.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower