Brea, California vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 12.2% cheaper than Brea, California.

You would need a salary of $149,342 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Brea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is cheaper than Brea, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Fairfax
than in Brea, California
Brea, CA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Brea, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher