Fairfax, Virginia vs. Telluride, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Telluride, Colorado is 24.6% more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $62,314 in Telluride, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Telluride, Colorado is more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
178% more expensive in Telluride
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Telluride, CO
Compared to Fairfax, Telluride is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  37.8% lower
  Health
  22.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower