Fairfax, Virginia vs. Short Pump, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Short Pump, Virginia is 27.0% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $146,019 in Short Pump, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Short Pump, Virginia is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Short Pump
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Short Pump, VA
Compared to Fairfax, Short Pump is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  34.5% lower
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower