Palmyra, Virginia vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 56.2% more expensive than Palmyra, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $140,548 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmyra, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Palmyra, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Palmyra, Virginia
Palmyra, VA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Palmyra, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.2% 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
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  158.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  33.3% higher
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher