Fresno, California vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 43.5% more expensive than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $71,733 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Fresno, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.5% 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
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  25.5% higher
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher