Altamonte Springs, Florida vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 52.2% more expensive than Altamonte Springs, Florida.

You would need a salary of $76,078 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Altamonte Springs, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Altamonte Springs, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Altamonte Springs, Florida
Altamonte Springs, FL vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Altamonte Springs, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.2% 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
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  178.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  19.4% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher