Fairfax, Virginia vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 13.2% more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $99,638 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Seattle
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Fairfax, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% higher
      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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.4% lower
  Commute
  7.8% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher