Los Angeles, California vs. Fairfax Station, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax Station, Virginia is 7.4% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $134,220 in Fairfax Station, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax Station, Virginia is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Fairfax Station
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Fairfax Station, VA
Compared to Los Angeles, Fairfax Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% lower
      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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  18.1% lower
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% higher