Blaine, Minnesota vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 41.8% more expensive than Blaine, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $70,909 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Blaine, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Blaine, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Blaine, Minnesota
Blaine, MN vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Blaine, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.8% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  16.2% higher
  Health
  38.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher