Bothell, Washington vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 11.2% cheaper than Bothell, Washington.

You would need a salary of $44,424 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bothell, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is cheaper than Bothell, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Fairfax
than in Bothell, Washington
Bothell, WA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Bothell, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.4% higher
  Commute
  9.4% lower
  Health
  16.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower