Valparaiso, Indiana vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 47.0% more expensive than Valparaiso, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $73,512 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Valparaiso, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso, IN vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Valparaiso, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.0% 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)
  144.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  14.4% higher
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher