Fairfax, Virginia vs. Arvada, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arvada, Colorado is 11.1% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $79,980 in Arvada, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arvada, Colorado is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Arvada
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Arvada, CO
Compared to Fairfax, Arvada is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% lower
      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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  18.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower