Sarasota, Florida vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 44.0% more expensive than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $115,219 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Sarasota, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.0% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  40.4% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher