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FAIRFAX vs. ALEXANDRIA
Cost of Living Comparison
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Fairfax, Virginia vs. Alexandria, Virginia
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is
5.3%
cheaper
than Fairfax, Virginia.
You would need a salary of
$66,269
in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is
cheaper
than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Alexandria
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Fairfax, Alexandria is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
5.3% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
1.3% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
1.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.1% lower
Commute
0.9% higher
Health
1.0% lower
Taxes
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Personal
3.6% lower
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