Fairfax Station, Virginia vs. Petersburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petersburg, Virginia is 50.8% cheaper than Fairfax Station, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $94,411 in Petersburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax Station, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petersburg, Virginia is cheaper than Fairfax Station, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Petersburg
than in Fairfax Station, Virginia
Fairfax Station, VA vs. Petersburg, VA
Compared to Fairfax Station, Petersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.8% lower
      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
  17.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  44.6% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower