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CARY vs. FAIRFAX
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Cost of Living Calculator - Cary, North Carolina vs Fairfax, Virginia
The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is
30.0%
more expensive
than Cary, North Carolina.
You would need a salary of
$65,034
in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is
more expensive
than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs Fairfax, VA
Compared to Cary, Fairfax is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
30.0% higher
Child Care
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Renter
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Food
10.6% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
48.7% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.1% lower
Commute
47.7% higher
Health
8.3% higher
Taxes
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Personal
15.7% higher
Cost of Food
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