Memphis, Tennessee vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 91.2% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $229,471 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
341% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Memphis, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  91.2% 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
  22.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  542.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  35.0% higher
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.6% higher