Fairfax, Virginia vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 26.9% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $91,346 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Colorado Springs
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Colorado Springs, CO
Compared to Fairfax, Colorado Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  25.5% lower
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% lower