Cost of Living Calculator - Fair Oaks, Virginia vs Washington, District of Columbia


The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 7.3% more expensive than Fair Oaks, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $53,671 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fair Oaks, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Fair Oaks, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Washington
than in Fair Oaks, Virginia
Fair Oaks, VA vs Washington, DC
Compared to Fair Oaks, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower

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