Collegeville, Pennsylvania vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 26.5% more expensive than Collegeville, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $94,838 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Collegeville, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Collegeville, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Collegeville, Pennsylvania
Collegeville, PA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Collegeville, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  37.8% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher