Baltimore, Maryland vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 62.3% more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $162,322 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
263% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Baltimore, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.3% 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
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  382.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  21.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% higher