Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 20.7% more expensive than Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $90,513 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan
Grosse Pointe Park, MI vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Grosse Pointe Park, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  25.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% higher