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Cost of Living Calculator - Charlotte, North Carolina vs Fairfax, Virginia

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 48.6% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $891,868 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs Fairfax, VA
Compared to Charlotte, Fairfax is:
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  48.6% higher
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  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.8% higher
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  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  30.6% higher
  Health
  8.1% higher
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  Personal
  14.9% higher
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