Eureka, California vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 43.6% more expensive than Eureka, California.

You would need a salary of $107,703 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Eureka, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Eureka, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Eureka, California
Eureka, CA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Eureka, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.6% 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
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  69.0% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher