Fairfax, Virginia vs. San Antonio, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Antonio, Texas is 39.4% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $56,842 in San Antonio, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Antonio, Texas is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in San Antonio
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. San Antonio, TX
Compared to Fairfax, San Antonio is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.4% 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
  19.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% lower