Fairfax, Virginia vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 8.2% more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $108,232 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in San Diego
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Fairfax, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
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  8.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  5.8% lower
  Health
  13.3% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  7.5% lower
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