Meriden, Connecticut vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 49.8% more expensive than Meriden, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $74,924 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Meriden, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Meriden, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
156% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Meriden, Connecticut
Meriden, CT vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Meriden, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.8% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  232.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  38.2% higher
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower