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WASHINGTON vs. FAIRFAX
Cost of Living Comparison
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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Fairfax, Virginia
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is
1.6%
cheaper
than Washington, District of Columbia.
You would need a salary of
$73,805
in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is
cheaper
than Washington, District of Columbia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
25% cheaper in Fairfax
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Washington, Fairfax is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
1.6% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Child Care, Taxes Considered
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No Child Care,
Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Child Care
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Taxes Considered
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Food
0.0% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
1.0% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.1% lower
Commute
5.7% lower
Health
7.5% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
8.0% higher
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