Sugar Land, Texas vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 30.8% more expensive than Sugar Land, Texas.

You would need a salary of $183,124 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sugar Land, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Sugar Land, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Sugar Land, Texas
Sugar Land, TX vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Sugar Land, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  5.3% higher
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher