Fairfax, Virginia vs. Portsmouth, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, Virginia is 38.9% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $82,439 in Portsmouth, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, Virginia is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Portsmouth
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Portsmouth, VA
Compared to Fairfax, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.9% 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
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  22.4% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower