Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 71.3% more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $102,798 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Chattanooga, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.3% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  267.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  57.7% higher
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% higher