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SAN DIEGO vs. FAIRFAX
Cost of Living Comparison
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San Diego, California vs. Fairfax, Virginia
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is
7.6%
cheaper
than San Diego, California.
You would need a salary of
$97,014
in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is
cheaper
than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Fairfax
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to San Diego, Fairfax is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
7.6% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
4.0% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
14.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
5.3% lower
Commute
6.2% higher
Health
15.4% higher
Taxes
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Personal
8.1% higher
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