Fairfax, Virginia vs. Washington, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, Pennsylvania is 41.6% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $108,563 in Washington, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Washington
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Washington, PA
Compared to Fairfax, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  24.0% lower
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower