Bellevue, Washington vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 25.8% cheaper than Bellevue, Washington.

You would need a salary of $103,896 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellevue, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is cheaper than Bellevue, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Fairfax
than in Bellevue, Washington
Bellevue, WA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Bellevue, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% lower
      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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.2% higher
  Commute
  1.0% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower