Fairfax, Virginia vs. Brentwood, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brentwood, Tennessee is 12.9% more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $282,220 in Brentwood, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brentwood, Tennessee is more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Brentwood
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Brentwood, TN
Compared to Fairfax, Brentwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  19.7% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher