Cartersville, Georgia vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 63.6% more expensive than Cartersville, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $81,788 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Cartersville, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Cartersville, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Cartersville, Georgia
Cartersville, GA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Cartersville, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.6% 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
  19.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  219.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  38.2% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% higher