Laurel, Maryland vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 20.9% more expensive than Laurel, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $99,122 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Laurel, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Laurel, Maryland
Laurel, MD vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Laurel, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  7.6% lower
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower