Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfax Station, Virginia vs Seattle, Washington


The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 2.9% more expensive than Fairfax Station, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $51,441 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax Station, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Fairfax Station, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Seattle
than in Fairfax Station, Virginia
Fairfax Station, VA vs Seattle, WA
Compared to Fairfax Station, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.2% lower
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher

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