Fairfax, Virginia vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 17.7% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $53,509 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Salt Lake City
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Fairfax, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower