Fredericksburg, Virginia vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 37.0% more expensive than Fredericksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $68,410 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Fredericksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Fredericksburg, Virginia
Fredericksburg, VA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Fredericksburg, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  37.2% higher
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher