Fairfax, Virginia vs. Gainesville, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Georgia is 37.1% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $47,166 in Gainesville, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Georgia is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Gainesville
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Gainesville, GA
Compared to Fairfax, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.1% 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
  16.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  34.8% lower
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% lower