Fairfax, Virginia vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 64.6% more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $205,803 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Fairfax, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
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  64.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  150.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  24.0% higher
  Health
  11.9% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  5.5% higher
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