Cost of Living Calculator - Charlestown, Maryland vs Fairfax, Virginia


The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 45.3% more expensive than Charlestown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $72,647 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlestown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Charlestown, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Charlestown, Maryland
Charlestown, MD vs Fairfax, VA
Compared to Charlestown, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.3% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  204.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  5.7% higher
  Health
  17.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher

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