Lancaster, California vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 28.9% more expensive than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $103,096 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Lancaster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Lancaster, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher