Solana Beach, California vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 42.7% cheaper than Solana Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $39,144 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Solana Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is cheaper than Solana Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Fairfax
than in Solana Beach, California
Solana Beach, CA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Solana Beach, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.7% lower
      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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  7.7% higher
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher