Fairfax Station, Virginia vs. Vail, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vail, Colorado is 14.4% more expensive than Fairfax Station, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $97,247 in Vail, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax Station, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vail, Colorado is more expensive than Fairfax Station, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Vail
than in Fairfax Station, Virginia
Fairfax Station, VA vs. Vail, CO
Compared to Fairfax Station, Vail is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  38.7% lower
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower