Nashville, Tennessee vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 43.7% more expensive than Nashville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $71,872 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Nashville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Nashville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, TN vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Nashville, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.7% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  26.7% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.7% higher