What is a pro or con of living in Virginia Beach, Virginiacompared to Fairfax Station, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 50% cheaper in Virginia Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Virginia Beach, Virginia copmared to Fairfax Station, Virginia?

A salary of $120,000 in Fairfax Station, Virginia could decrease to $76,002 in Virginia Beach, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FAIRFAX STATION vs. VIRGINIA BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Fairfax Station, Virginia vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 36.7% cheaper than Fairfax Station, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $76,002 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax Station, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is cheaper than Fairfax Station, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Virginia Beach
than in Fairfax Station, Virginia

Fairfax Station, VA vs. Virginia Beach, VA

Compared to Fairfax Station, Virginia Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

36.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

60.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.1% lower

Commute

27.6% lower

Health

3.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

14.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Fairfax Station, Virginia vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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