Houston, Texas vs. Fairfax Station, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax Station, Virginia is 70.8% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $230,560 in Fairfax Station, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax Station, Virginia is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
199% more expensive in Fairfax Station
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Fairfax Station, VA
Compared to Houston, Fairfax Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.8% 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
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  263.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% higher