Fairfax, Virginia vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 17.9% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $114,872 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Sacramento
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Fairfax, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower