Fayetteville, North Carolina vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 80.7% more expensive than Fayetteville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $135,549 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Fayetteville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
246% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Fayetteville, North Carolina
Fayetteville, NC vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Fayetteville, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.7% 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
  21.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  432.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  65.5% higher
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher