Radford, Virginia vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 77.5% more expensive than Radford, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $133,114 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Radford, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Radford, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
192% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Radford, Virginia
Radford, VA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Radford, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.5% 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
  16.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  240.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  81.5% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% higher