Fairfax, Virginia vs. Michigan Center, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Michigan Center, Michigan is 43.9% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $28,070 in Michigan Center, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Michigan Center, Michigan is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Michigan Center
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Michigan Center, MI
Compared to Fairfax, Michigan Center is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.9% 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
  18.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  27.4% lower
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower