Fairfax, Virginia vs. Denton, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denton, Texas is 34.3% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $32,827 in Denton, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denton, Texas is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Denton
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Denton, TX
Compared to Fairfax, Denton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.3% 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
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  30.0% lower
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower