Ann Arbor, Michigan vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 33.9% more expensive than Ann Arbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $475,257 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Ann Arbor, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.9% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  27.5% higher
  Health
  26.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.7% higher