Fairfax, Virginia vs. Elko, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elko, Nevada is 31.4% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $68,623 in Elko, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elko, Nevada is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Elko
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Elko, NV
Compared to Fairfax, Elko is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  19.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  27.4% lower
  Health
  21.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower