Cornelius, North Carolina vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 35.7% more expensive than Cornelius, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $101,786 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Cornelius, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Cornelius, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Cornelius, North Carolina
Cornelius, NC vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Cornelius, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.7% 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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  26.7% higher
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher