Fairfax, Virginia vs. Dayton, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, Ohio is 52.0% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $71,964 in Dayton, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Ohio is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Dayton
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Dayton, OH
Compared to Fairfax, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.0% 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
  18.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  36.4% lower
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower