Fairfax, Virginia vs. Ridgefield, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ridgefield, Washington is 7.7% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $69,231 in Ridgefield, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgefield, Washington is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Ridgefield
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Ridgefield, WA
Compared to Fairfax, Ridgefield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.8% lower
  Commute
  11.2% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower