Fairfax, Virginia vs. College Park, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Park, Maryland is 18.3% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $39,223 in College Park, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Park, Maryland is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in College Park
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. College Park, MD
Compared to Fairfax, College Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  3.4% higher
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher