Fairfax, Virginia vs. Florence, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Florence, Alabama is 46.4% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $87,865 in Florence, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Florence, Alabama is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Florence
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Florence, AL
Compared to Fairfax, Florence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.4% 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
  18.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  39.3% lower
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% lower