Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfax Station, Virginia vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 31.8% more expensive than Fairfax Station, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $98,866 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax Station, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Fairfax Station, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in San Jose
than in Fairfax Station, Virginia
Fairfax Station, VA vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Fairfax Station, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  11.6% higher
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower

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