Portland, Maine vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 32.4% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $105,952 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Portland, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  67.0% higher
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher