Fairfax, Virginia vs. Knightdale, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Knightdale, North Carolina is 35.0% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $48,785 in Knightdale, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Knightdale, North Carolina is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Knightdale
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Knightdale, NC
Compared to Fairfax, Knightdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% 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
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  24.2% lower
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower