Wilmington, Delaware vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 49.2% more expensive than Wilmington, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $238,792 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Wilmington, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington, DE vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Wilmington, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.2% 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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  330.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  33.1% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher