Montgomery Village, Maryland vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 33.6% more expensive than Montgomery Village, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $77,508 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Montgomery Village, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Montgomery Village, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Montgomery Village, Maryland
Montgomery Village, MD vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Montgomery Village, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  11.0% lower
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher