Fairfax, Virginia vs. Key West, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Key West, Florida is 2.0% more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $163,239 in Key West, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Key West, Florida is more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Key West
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Key West, FL
Compared to Fairfax, Key West is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  45.7% lower
  Health
  58.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower