Fairfax, Virginia vs. Williamsburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Williamsburg, Virginia is 32.3% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $592,190 in Williamsburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Williamsburg, Virginia is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Williamsburg
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Williamsburg, VA
Compared to Fairfax, Williamsburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  45.2% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower