Towson, Maryland vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 28.2% more expensive than Towson, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $342,296 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Towson, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Towson, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Towson, Maryland
Towson, MD vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Towson, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  15.6% higher
  Health
  20.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher