Cost of Living Calculator - Austin, Texas vs Fairfax Station, Virginia


The cost of living in Fairfax Station, Virginia is 26.0% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $94,534 in Fairfax Station, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax Station, Virginia is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Fairfax Station
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs Fairfax Station, VA
Compared to Austin, Fairfax Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  19.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  23.1% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% higher

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