Spokane Valley, Washington vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 45.0% more expensive than Spokane Valley, Washington.

You would need a salary of $274 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Spokane Valley, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Spokane Valley, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Spokane Valley, Washington
Spokane Valley, WA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Spokane Valley, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.0% 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
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  121.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% higher
  Commute
  41.3% higher
  Health
  21.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% higher