Burlington, North Carolina vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 86.6% more expensive than Burlington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $115,723 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Burlington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
234% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Burlington, North Carolina
Burlington, NC vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Burlington, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.6% 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
  20.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  384.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  77.0% higher
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher