Fairfax, Virginia vs. Springfield, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Virginia is 3.6% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $48,178 in Springfield, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Virginia is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Springfield
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Springfield, VA
Compared to Fairfax, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  0.2% lower
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher