Fairfax, Virginia vs. Lackland AFB, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lackland AFB, Texas is 33.7% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $28,493 in Lackland AFB, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lackland AFB, Texas is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Lackland AFB
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Lackland Afb, TX
Compared to Fairfax, Lackland Afb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.7% 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
  18.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% lower