Greensboro, North Carolina vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 79.2% more expensive than Greensboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $71,681 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Greensboro, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
184% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Greensboro, North Carolina
Greensboro, NC vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Greensboro, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.2% 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
  19.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  283.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  69.5% higher
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher