Clemson, South Carolina vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 57.8% more expensive than Clemson, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $291,981 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Clemson, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Clemson, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Clemson, South Carolina
Clemson, SC vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Clemson, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.8% 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
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  159.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  65.5% higher
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% higher