Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 68.2% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $84,109 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
208% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Harrisburg, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.2% 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
  17.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  973.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  44.5% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher