Rockville, Maryland vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 6.2% more expensive than Rockville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $159,241 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockville, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Rockville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Rockville, Maryland
Rockville, MD vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Rockville, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% higher