Stafford Courthouse, Virginia vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 23.3% more expensive than Stafford Courthouse, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $38,221 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Stafford Courthouse, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Stafford Courthouse, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Stafford Courthouse, Virginia
Stafford Courthouse, VA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Stafford Courthouse, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  7.9% lower
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher