Fairfax, Virginia vs. Miami, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Miami, Florida is 17.4% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $66,073 in Miami, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Miami, Florida is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Miami
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Miami, FL
Compared to Fairfax, Miami is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower