What is a pro or con of living in Fairfax, Virginiacompared to Homewood, Alabama?

Median Home Cost is 47% more expensive in Fairfax.

What salary do I need to live in Fairfax, Virginia copmared to Homewood, Alabama?

A salary of $500,000 in Homewood, Alabama should increase to $648,862 in Fairfax, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

HOMEWOOD vs. FAIRFAX
Cost of Living Comparison

Homewood, Alabama vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 29.8% more expensive than Homewood, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $648,862 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Homewood, Alabama.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Homewood, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Homewood, Alabama

Homewood, AL vs. Fairfax, VA

Compared to Homewood, Fairfax is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

29.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

55.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.5% lower

Commute

55.2% higher

Health

15.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

19.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Homewood, Alabama vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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