Highlands Ranch, Colorado vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 3.6% more expensive than Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $177,094 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Highlands Ranch, Colorado
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
29% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Highlands Ranch, CO vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Highlands Ranch, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  11.1% higher
  Health
  23.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher