Fairfax, Virginia vs. Edgewater, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Edgewater, Maryland is 18.2% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $40,924 in Edgewater, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Edgewater, Maryland is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Edgewater
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Edgewater, MD
Compared to Fairfax, Edgewater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  20.1% lower
  Health
  19.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower