Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfax, Virginia vs Atascadero, California


The cost of living in Atascadero, California is 6.3% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $70,294 in Atascadero, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atascadero, California is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
24% cheaper in Atascadero
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs Atascadero, CA
Compared to Fairfax, Atascadero is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  24.1% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower

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