Fairfax, Virginia vs. South Boston, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Boston, Virginia is 51.6% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $21,771 in South Boston, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Boston, Virginia is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in South Boston
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. South Boston, VA
Compared to Fairfax, South Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.6% 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
  18.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  52.7% lower
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% lower