Blaine, Washington vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 32.2% more expensive than Blaine, Washington.

You would need a salary of $66,102 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Blaine, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Blaine, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Blaine, Washington
Blaine, WA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Blaine, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.2% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.2% higher
  Commute
  45.0% higher
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher