Cost of Living Calculator - Columbus, Mississippi vs Fairfax, Virginia


The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 99.7% more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $219,709 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
359% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Columbus, Mississippi
Columbus, MS vs Fairfax, VA
Compared to Columbus, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  99.7% 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
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  329.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  83.3% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% higher

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