Los Altos, California vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 68.6% cheaper than Los Altos, California.

You would need a salary of $23,564 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Altos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is cheaper than Los Altos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Fairfax
than in Los Altos, California
Los Altos, CA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Los Altos, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  4.6% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  9.8% higher
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