Fairfax, Virginia vs. Dublin, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dublin, California is 37.0% more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $191,862 in Dublin, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dublin, California is more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Dublin
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Dublin, CA
Compared to Fairfax, Dublin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% higher
      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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  3.7% higher
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower