Monterey, California vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 15.3% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $48,809 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Fairfax
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Monterey, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  38.5% higher
  Health
  28.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher