What is a pro or con of living in Chevy Chase, Marylandcompared to Fairfax, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 147% more expensive in Chevy Chase.

What salary do I need to live in Chevy Chase, Maryland copmared to Fairfax, Virginia?

A salary of $300,000 in Fairfax, Virginia should increase to $441,700 in Chevy Chase, Maryland (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 vs. CHEVY CHASE
Cost of Living Comparison

Fairfax, Virginia vs. Chevy Chase, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chevy Chase, Maryland is 47.2% more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $441,700 in Chevy Chase, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chevy Chase, Maryland is more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Chevy Chase
than in Fairfax, Virginia

Fairfax, VA vs. Chevy Chase, MD

Compared to Fairfax, Chevy Chase is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

47.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

119.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.6% higher

Commute

3.3% higher

Health

15.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

13.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Fairfax, Virginia vs. Chevy Chase, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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