Chesapeake, Virginia vs. Fairfax Station, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax Station, Virginia is 57.9% more expensive than Chesapeake, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $213,151 in Fairfax Station, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax Station, Virginia is more expensive than Chesapeake, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Fairfax Station
than in Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake, VA vs. Fairfax Station, VA
Compared to Chesapeake, Fairfax Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.9% 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
  15.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  149.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  33.7% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% higher