Fairfax, Virginia vs. Temecula, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Temecula, California is 2.3% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $48,853 in Temecula, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Temecula, California is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
29% cheaper in Temecula
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Temecula, CA
Compared to Fairfax, Temecula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  18.3% higher
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower