What is a pro or con of living in Fairfax Station, Virginiacompared to Winston-Salem, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 223% more expensive in Fairfax Station.

What salary do I need to live in Fairfax Station, Virginia copmared to Winston-Salem, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina should increase to $100,308 in Fairfax Station, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WINSTON SALEM vs. FAIRFAX STATION
Cost of Living Comparison

Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. Fairfax Station, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax Station, Virginia is 100.6% more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $100,308 in Fairfax Station, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fairfax Station, Virginia is more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
223% more expensive in Fairfax Station
than in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Winston Salem, NC vs. Fairfax Station, VA

Compared to Winston Salem, Fairfax Station is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

100.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

21.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

400.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.7% higher

Commute

79.2% higher

Health

5.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

24.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. Fairfax Station, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Winston Salem, NC vs. Fairfax Station, VA

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