Cleveland, Ohio vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 105.0% more expensive than Cleveland, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $153,734 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Cleveland, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Cleveland, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
572% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland, OH vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Cleveland, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  105.0% 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
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  932.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  41.0% higher
  Health
  24.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher