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FAIRFAX vs. HOUSTON
Cost of Living Comparison
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Fairfax, Virginia vs. Houston, Texas
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Houston, Texas is
35.6%
cheaper
than Fairfax, Virginia.
You would need a salary of
$12,888
in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is
cheaper
than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Houston
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Fairfax, Houston is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
35.6% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
14.0% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
66.4% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.9% lower
Commute
6.7% lower
Health
7.4% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
12.1% lower
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