Fairfax, Virginia vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 29.1% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $35,425 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Minneapolis
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Fairfax, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  15.0% lower
  Health
  26.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower