Denver, Colorado vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 16.0% more expensive than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $49,864 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Denver, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  9.9% higher
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher