Tallahassee, Florida vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 63.6% more expensive than Tallahassee, Florida.

You would need a salary of $130,861 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Tallahassee, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Tallahassee, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Tallahassee, Florida
Tallahassee, FL vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Tallahassee, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.6% 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
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  198.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  45.2% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher