What is a pro or con of living in Fairfax, Virginiacompared to Charlottesville, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 52% more expensive in Fairfax.

What salary do I need to live in Fairfax, Virginia copmared to Charlottesville, Virginia?

A salary of $249,982 in Charlottesville, Virginia should increase to $345,269 in Fairfax, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLOTTESVILLE vs. FAIRFAX
Cost of Living Comparison

Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 38.1% more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $345,269 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Charlottesville, Virginia

Charlottesville, VA vs. Fairfax, VA

Compared to Charlottesville, Fairfax is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

38.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

90.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.0% lower

Commute

77.2% higher

Health

3.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.9% higher

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Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charlottesville, VA vs. Fairfax, VA

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