The Plains, Virginia vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 10.7% cheaper than The Plains, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $44,665 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in The Plains, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is cheaper than The Plains, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Fairfax
than in The Plains, Virginia
The Plains, VA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to The Plains, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  6.8% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher