Fairfax Station, Virginia vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 41.1% cheaper than Fairfax Station, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $164,979 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax Station, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than Fairfax Station, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Richmond
than in Fairfax Station, Virginia
Fairfax Station, VA vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Fairfax Station, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% 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
  15.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  38.3% lower
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower