Alexandria, Virginia vs. Fairfax Station, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax Station, Virginia is 16.3% more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $58,125 in Fairfax Station, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax Station, Virginia is more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Fairfax Station
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Fairfax_Station, VA
Compared to Alexandria, Fairfax_Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher